Labor Day weekend has come and gone... and you're already looking forward to Thanksgiving Break. It's natural to have this overwhelming feeling at the beginning of the semester. Whether you're a freshmen or returning student, it's important to be aware of this overwhelming feeling and what it can turn into if you don't address it now.
Avoid putting off assignments this early in the game. It's easy to say now, "I don't have to read that now, I have 3 weeks until my exam" or "That project is due at the end of the semester, I'll start working on it next month". Putting off too much can cause you to be flooded with work at the last minute and then you're lost in a sea of assignments, readings, projects, meetings, and MESS.
My Lesson Three: Prioritize
I know you want to go to this weekend's football game or party, you want to have dinner or drinks with your friends, and you want to plan a quick trip with your friends... BUT PRIORITIZE. Buy a planner and back plan from exams and due dates. Sometimes you need to pass on the fun things. Trust me, I'm still sad I didn't go to New Orleans for that one weekend with my friends who came back with a ton of great stories. But I was able to get a head and not stress later. Get things done NOW so you don't suffer LATER or lose sleep. And sleep is a priority! So is eating, getting some exercise, and enjoying life. But make a plan and stick to it as much as you can. You're grades will reflect this later.
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