Four More Weeks!!

I would just like to take this opportunity to say that there are four more weeks of classes, something that I am extremely happy about. This semester has been my hardest and most stressful by far. What was I thinking when I registered for classes last fall? Since Spring break I have been counting down every day and can't wait to finish. At a family Easter dinner last weekend, my cousin and I were commiserating about our stress and how much every college student hates the end of the semester.

So...what are some ways you can ease your stress and get through these last few weeks without having a mental break down? Here are a few suggestions:

-Plan out these last few weeks, make weekly goals and make sure that all deadlines and due dates are clear

-Pick one or two projects or papers and get them done now, waiting until the last minute to finish everything at once is too stressful

-Add some fun time: don't get so caught up with work that you forget to leave a little time for fun and relaxation

-Sleep: the worst idea ever invented was to use your sleep time to get work done. Try to keep your regular sleep schedule, this will help you stay healthy and more alert so you are more productive during the day. So, don't pull too many overnight study sessions at the library.

-Exercise: Believe it or not exercise is a huge stress reliever. It helps you think more clearly and will make your "to do" list seem not so overwhelming.

So, good luck getting through the next four weeks. Soon enough, we will all be done and be able to start enjoying our summer plans!