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11 Must Dos Of Every New Semester

I have every intent of starting the semester strong and on the right foot! (For a week)

Ronni Hemstreet

Jan 10, 2018

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At the end of every semester I feel myself getting disorganized and sloppy.

And at the beginning of each semester I find myself promising I'll do better this time and "school better."

Here are all the things I promise myself at the beginning of every new semester... and between you and me... some of them don't even last the whole first week.

1. I'll be up by 9 am

I set alarms, I will be up by 9 am every morning, even if my class doesn't start until noon.

2. I will read all of the material before class

I know the truth: if you have heard the material before it's lectured on, you'll retain it better. So, read I will!

3. The MOST organized planner

I'm talking color coding, I'm talking sticky notes, I'm talking checking things off every day. Can't forget to do your work or study if your planner is organized, amirite?

4. Dress smart, be smart

Hair done, makeup professional, pants, and a jacket just in case. If I take myself seriously, maybe the professor will as well, and maybe it'll help me focus.

5. Communicate with the professor

If I have been communicating with them since day one, they're way more likely to work with me when end of semester comes.

6. Waste money less

Yeah, of course I'm going to limit the number of times I buy lunch each week. And of course I'm going to make coffee at home, I don't need it once I'm out and about.

7. Exercise more

It's good for my mental health. Walks ever single day, for at least an hour in total. View some nature, listen to some music, have so peaceful time. I can make room in my day to do it.

8. Watch less videos

No, I don't need to watch hours worth of YouTube, Netflix, and random Facebook videos every day. Self control is key.

9. Set personal deadlines

Waiting to do assignments until last minute usually bites me in the butt. I'd probably be a much happier person if I just worked on things throughout the week.

10. Get more involved

That grad school application isn't gonna write itself. I have to be heavily involved in groups and clubs and VOLUNTEER more.

11. Stay healthy

I am not interested in getting a lingering cold. So I will sleep a reasonable amount. I will eat all of the food groups. I will drink plenty of water. And when I'm feeling a little off, I will listen to my body's needs.

They're like new years resolutions, but they restart every semester. How many of these do you keep all semester?

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I have every intent of starting the semester strong and on the right foot! (For a week)

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4. Dress smart, be smart

5. Communicate with the professor

6. Waste money less

7. Exercise more

8. Watch less videos

9. Set personal deadlines

10. Get more involved

11. Stay healthy

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

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2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

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