So it is the third week of Fall Semester and classes are in
full swing! Everyone is back to being busy with classes, clubs, sports,
activities and events going on around campus. Fall semester is great since
everyone has gone home for a few months and is able to come back, reunite with
friends and get a fresh start with classes. And who doesn't love fall? Pumpkin
everything, apple picking, scarf weather, football season and TV season
premieres there is a lot to like! From talking to friends, teammates and classmates
it was easy to see that even with all these glorious things about fall, the
work load can still be overwhelming. As compared to spring semester, the fall
tends to be a bit busier. Even I can feel the pressure from my workload but the
awesome thing about college is the majority of classes you take, you tend to be
interested in the subject of. Maybe not the extra class you got stuck in since
the class you wanted was full, but the others most likely are somewhat in the
field you are studying.
For example, I am taking Marketing (BU-215), Adventure
Film-making (MJD-219), Environmental Journalism & the New Digital Media
(MJD-219) and Physiology of the Mind & Body (BI-108). Now let me tell you
this upfront, I am the farthest thing from a science kid. It is not my cup of
tea and I have never been good at it. When I signed up for Physiology I was not
looking forward to it all too much but I have a great professor and the subject
material is actually pretty interesting! If you are worried about a class not
working out or being lame, just keep an open mind and try to get the most out
of it!
As far as the stress of the semester goes, here are some tips
that might be able to help!
Coffee Coffee Coffee – Yes some might say coffee
isn’t the best for you but it does help with that morning start, particularly
if you have an 8 AM class. If you don’t like coffee, water with lemons is
proven to be a healthy stimulant that can have the same effect as a cup of
coffee.
. Time Management – Some people like leaving
things till the last minute and some like to make sure the assignment is done
the day before it is due. It does not matter what kind of person you are just
see which option works better for you around your schedule! Getting back in the
swing of things will help you see how to manage your time to get all your work
done.
SLEEP – Sometimes it really feels like there are
never enough hours in the day. If it means a full night’s sleep or naps during
the day make sure to get enough sleep to stay healthy and have energy throughout
the day. A quick power nap can do wonders!
Planners – Embrace your inner OCD and get
organized. A small notebook or a full life planner can help make everything
seem less chaotic.
Get Involved – Especially at Saint Mike’s there
is so much to get involved in such as sports, campus life, volunteering and
clubs. Getting involved is a good way to take a break from the books, hang out
with friends and enjoy some time to unwind. You can even volunteer to walk
dogs, hold babies and do crafts if you want! Make sure to check out the M.O.V.E. office for different volunteer programs! And check out the Saint Mike’s website
for information on different clubs!
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