Summer's almost over! And school has unfortunately been in session for a bit of time already. It's that time of the year again when the transition from freedom and carelessness must slowly (and painfully) evolve into learning and discipline.
The toughest part about it all is just the sudden, overwhelming realization that this bothersome business of staying on top of tasks and actually having to study again will persist for another three months. Yeah. That's right. THREE MONTHS. Say good-bye to staying well-rested because school has crept its way back into your life.
As it annoyingly pokes at your free time, you may actually start to feel your stress levels rising. The horrible knowledge that exams are already beginning to spring out of nowhere is frightening, especially when you're not really paying attention to how much time is passing or are still stuck in that summer mentality.
Well, good news: Don't sweat it.
Maybe that isn't exactly "news" per se, but perhaps what I'm trying to say is that you don't need to sweat it.
"Why?" you may asked. Well, besides for the (hopefully incorrect) assumption that you might not really care too much about the gradually increasing levels of work-load, you've got a couple escape options to get you through this.
1. Breathe.
Though this may seem easy, sometimes we don't actually take the time to do this properly. Just follow these instructions: Inhale. Exhale.
Got that? Good. Now repeat the process.
2. Relax.
Those two minutes between the time that you're putting away your Calc homework and starting up your English paper, do a sudoku puzzle. Or close your eyes for a bit. Or waste some time playing word games on sporcle. (That's a fun option.)
Just do ANYTHING to put your thoughts on something other than the unfortunate reality of homework.
3. Spend time with some friends.
Hanging out is an amazingly simple yet effective method of distracting oneself from the pile of work that's just waiting to be done. Have a great conversation with a classmate or just spend your time doing nothing with a long-time pal.
4. Get Involved.
By staying active in the community or by attending club events, you make connections and get the support needed to make it through the semester. You get that extra boost of encouragement to get things done when you have people around you to get you pumped and energized.
5. Keep your brain active.
Think. Ask questions. It's good to look for new things and be curious because you never know what you're going to come across. Maybe your curiosity makes you ask a question that prompts your professor to rant the rest of the lecture as a means of answering you. Or maybe you'll discover a new bacteria that makes food taste better. (Louis Pasteur, anyone?)
Just remember: Use it or lose it! Keep that brain well exercised!
So, question: How about coming to the Newman Center??
We've got you covered on most of the tips above (except for #1 really. We think you can handle that one on your own.) We've got the space to relax and unwind, the awesome people to waste time with, the greatest opportunities for you to get involved, and the best place for you to get some of your questions answered. Thinking about maybe doing something more for the community or maybe wondering what Catholicism is all about? Then come around. Ask some questions. Get involved. We've got a bunch of outreach services, small groups, weekly Mass, and the occasional event that we'll keep you posted about.
So hopefully the Newman Catholic Club could help you to not only survive this semester but also conquer it.
Best of luck :D
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