So this year is a little strange since Thanksgiving was so late in November. It’s weird to think I’m going to be home again in just two weeks! It’s also weird (and scary and stressful) to think of everything I have to do in those two weeks before I can go home again…
But somehow we made it. Fall semester just about done. Flew by didn’t it? Now we’re in the final stretch. And just cause it’s a short final stretch doesn’t mean you shouldn’t finish strong. It’s easy to clock out of the semester knowing the end is so near and the holidays are upon us. But if you keep your momentum going for just a little while longer, you’ll be all the more grateful on the last day.
Here are my tips to help keep you going until the end:
1. Make a schedule and stick to it.
I know. This is always the first tip I give. But I stand by it. Not only does it keep your mind organized but seeing everything spread out over two weeks and doing a little each day makes it so much easier to get it all done than procrastinating on everything until the last minute.
2. Use your free time wisely.
Sometimes when it’s cold and rainy and snowy outside, all you want to do is toss your books aside and curl up in bed with hot chocolate and a movie. This is when I employ a reward system on myself. If I have free time, I try to get just one thing done no matter how small it is before treating myself to a well-deserved break.
3. Take advantage of the Writing Center.
If you haven’t already, now is the time to go. The COM Writing Center is located in the basement and will alleviate your stress about final papers by 100%. You can go get help for any part in the writing process from a first draft to a last-minute review before you turn it in. Getting your work evaluated by someone who can look at your work both professionally and objectively will guarantee you a top grade with minimal stress.
Hope this helps guys! See you in the spring, and happy holidays!
