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\u00a0 \u00a0Ah, it\u2019s that time again. We have about two weeks left in the semester, and the pressure is on. The assignments are popping up, and it is probably getting hard to balance all your assignments, family duties and your job responsibilities. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Deadlines for term papers, professors that seem to have no compassion for your problems, final exams looming and just a general frenzy of stress caused by procrastination, are all reigning down on you.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0You might feel like you\u2019re trapped in the trash compactor with Luke, Han, Chewie and Leia from \u201cA New Hope.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Maybe you still have the winter blues, since the weather has been dismal all semester and we\u2019ve had snow multiple times in APRIL! I know I\u2019ve been getting antsy and I\u2019ve been missing my walks through nature that clear my mind. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0However, this week I\u2019m gonna offer a few pointers and tips to get you through the remainder of the semester. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0First off and maybe most important, go to class. It sounds silly, but at this point, so close to the finish line, you can have moments of weakness and stop attending classes. Yet you still need to go to show the professor you\u2019re invested in the class. Also, you can get important information i.e. study guides and test questions being revealed from these final class sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Secondly, take care of yourself. You can\u2019t study, finish those three to four page papers or pay attention to those lectures on an empty stomach. You\u2019ve got to eat good food, and drink more than just energy drinks and Starbucks. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Sleep is important too. Those all nighters will catch up to you in the end, when you end up sleeping for 16 hours and missing the last day of class. In general, your body won\u2019t cooperate with you if it\u2019s being neglected. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Third, be extra. Cozy up to your professor and know them well. Show them that you want to succeed and care about doing well in the class. They might go out of their way to help you if they see you are invested. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Also, make use of all of the group study sessions, extended open office hours and practice tests. Usually those practice tests questions are similar to the real thing.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0In addition, there are plenty of resources on campus that can help you out and manage your stress. We have the writing center, counseling services and tutoring programs that help you succeed. Definitely seek them out and use them if you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Finally, stay positive. If you go into an exam or writing session thinking you\u2019re going to do poorly, you will. It sounds cliche, but positivity is important and will help you. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Also don\u2019t get down if you\u2019re doing bad in one class out of four. That means you still have three other classes to care about and do well in. Don\u2019t dwell on negative things until the summer. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0No matter how this finals week goes, you will come out of this semester stronger. In some cases you\u2019ll pony up and do everything you need to do and be rewarded with good grades and a sense of accomplishment. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Or despite your best efforts you\u2019ll meet the bitter sting of defeat, and might have to rethink your approach. Yet all hope is not lost, as you can learn from your mistakes and use the failure as motivation for next semester. Trust me, I\u2019ve been through that. Several times.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0No matter what happens, this semester is only a small chapter of your academic journey and if you put all the time and effort in it that you can, something will be gained out of the experience and you\u2019ll come out of it better than before.<\/span><\/p>\n Henry Wolski \u00a0 \u00a0Ah, it\u2019s that time again. We have about two weeks left in the semester, and the pressure is on. 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