Midterms Got You Down???

Quick Reminder!!! Fall 2012 Drop Deadline is November 2nd!! 

Ugh MIDTERMS?! They require alot of late night studying, irritating study guides, and of course stress! Possibly the worst thing about midterms are the grades. If you have done well on your midterms.. CONGRATULATIONS!! However, there are defiantly some of us that did....hmm not so well on midterms.

But that's okay! There are ways to bounce back from the midterm blues and finish out the semester in the most positive and efficient way possible!

Tip 1: Re-evaluate Your Study Habits

Yes that test was hard, but are your study skills lacking? Evaluate how you are taking notes and if your note taking is complimenting your study skills. Remember  we all don't study alike. Figure out if you are studying to the best of your ability. Think, do you learn better alone or in a group? Do flashcards help you? If all else fails, ask your professor if he or she has any study tips for their specific class!

Tip 2: Create a Better Schedule

Were you actually spending your time wisely during midterms? Half the stress of  midterms is balancing studying with your other school work. Creating a schedule that gets you through the day-to -day basis, pushes you to focus on one aspect of your life at a time, allowing for more things to get done. More things done means more studying time right?

Tip 3: Use Your Resources

We have all been told to use resources before, and that tip probably goes in one ear and out the other. BUT if you realize that a certain class is really kicking your butt more than you thought it was, it may be time to consider getting in touch with campus resources. Tutoring, academic mentoring, and even group tutoring could be the first step to reaching out and being proactive in your education!

Tip 4: Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!

Believe it or not, sometimes professors can be way more understanding then they seem. If you communicate to a professor you need help or display a genuine effort and interest in the class, odds are they will offer some way to help. Whether it be office hours, personal suggestions or even the coveted extension on an assignment  communication to a professor can usually be  beneficial in some way!

Tip 5: Have Some "You" Time

If you haven't realized constant stress and studying can really put a damper on your wellness and health. Finishing out the semester positively may require you to step back and BREATHE. Prepare yourself mentally for the rest of the year. Take time out to make yourself feel good and do things that YOU want to do. This will put your mind on the right track and help give you a boost to finish out the rest of the year!