By: Melissa Goldberg
It’s that time a year again. It’s the same thing in high school and college–that time where summer is so close it’s teasing us, but we still have 3 weeks left of classes. You can feel the stress for the hours of work, group projects, and exams building up while the scent of sweet summer air grows stronger each day. Now I know how easy it may be to sit in a pile surrounded by papers and books to just daydream about the days you’ll spend on the beach with those exciting summer plans but let’s fac
e it, we can’t get to that point until we finish off the semester successfully.
Here are a few ways Miami students stay motivated:
1. Stay organized: My assignment notebook is flooded with marks, post-it notes and reminders. This keeps me on task and I know that if I didn’t make sure to write everything down, I’d be lost. Especially during these next weeks, make sure you stay on top of everything!
2. Treat yourself: When nights and weekends are slowly starting to be loaded with dates with Club King however, reward yourself for all those hours you spent studying for that exam you just aced. Be it going to the movies, painting uptown, or just going out to dinner uptown, rewarding yourself can help you stay motivated.
3. Stay focused: I know this is easier said than done. Believe me, I’ve been having a hard time trying to stay focused on the next 3 weeks myself but it’s vital. I keep reminding myself that if I finish off the semester in great academic style, I’ll enjoy my summer that much more.
4. Take some tim
e to enjoy Oxford: I know the thing on everyone’s mind is to finish up the semester and go off with our summer plans but stop and look around. Many students will just be leaving Oxford for the summer, but I’m studying abroad next semester so I won’t be back till January of 2014. I’m honestly going to miss Oxford. From hanging out uptown, to being with all my friends, to just walking around campus, I’m really bittersweet about leaving so I’m enjoying the last few weeks while I can!