For those of you living under a rock, the spring semester ends in three weeks. Yes, this is certainly exciting news to most students, but try to remember that school is not exactly over yet. Continuing to stay focused in and out of the classroom is key to ending this semester successfully. Here are some tips as you approach summer vacation. Look Out for Major Assignments: Many courses have important projects due before finals. These assignments usually have a huge impact on grades, so make sure you review due dates and try your best not to procrastinate.
Don’t Chance it, Attend Class: Around this time of the semester a lot of students check out their attendance policies in their classes to make sure they can skip class. But, as always, you are better safe than sorry, so don’t miss class just because you can. You never know what important information you’ll miss out on.
Work, then Play: Cool pools glistening in the scorching sunlight can be very tempting on Saturday afternoons. And I am sure that your Facebook inbox is filled with pool-party invitations. But be a responsible student and finish your assignments before you party; Time management in the midst of distractions is essential to completing this semester effectively.
Seal a Summer Internship: Now is the perfect time to apply for summer internships. Visit your major’s department office to find out more information about paid and unpaid internships that are related to your course work; in addition, if you have trouble building a resume, make an appointment at the Career Services office on your campus.
Plan Ahead: Many students decide to live off campus after their first or second year. This craving for independence is taken seriously by a lot of student-targeted apartment complexes. They have many deals geared to the student budget. So, if you are considering living off campus in the fall, start touring facilities and take advantage of the promotions before they expire.
Prepare for your Transition Home: For those students traveling home for the summer, it is crucial to remember that college life and home life are usually very different. Parents don’t normally give students the same ridiculous amount of freedom that students are handed while in college. And although many of us are liberated after we have completed a year living on our own, we must acknowledge our households’ rules when we arrive back home. But look at the bright side — your parents might just be a lot more flexible when they see your newfound maturity.
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