Graduation is in about three weeks. Whether you are finished at the University of Idaho, or coming back for another year, spring commencement means the end of another school year.
The last three weeks of school can be a stressful time. Final projects are due, papers need writing and tests loom just around the corner.
As you approach the end of the semester, remember to take care of yourself. You will do better studying and on your tests if you remember to eat properly and get a good night’s sleep. You won’t do yourself any favors if you show up to a test malnourished and exhausted, brain fried past the point of remembering what you crammed in the night before.
In the middle of a hectic week, make sure you take some time to unwind. Read a book or go to the gym. Even taking a shower can do wonders for your morale. Taking a break like this for a few minutes can give you fresh eyes as you resume studying or working on projects.
Pay attention to your fellow Vandals, as well. If your roommate looks like he or she is about to blow, find a way to help them de-stress, such as watching a movie or taking a walk. It doesn’t have to be anything big or time consuming.
As the semester winds down, remember it could be the last time you see some of your friends as they move on to jobs or other universities. There is still time in the last three weeks to make memories. Have a reasonable amount of fun before you move on with your life.
As at all times, there needs to be a balance in work and play at the end of the semester. Breathe, spend a few moments relaxing by yourself and then get back to work and finish strong.
— KC