Wow, what a semester this one has been. A lot of ups and downs, ranging from personal life to academic life. I can definitely say that this semester was one that I learned a lot about myself and in terms of academics. When specifically talking about academics and workload, this has been one of my most difficult semesters. In addition to the workload in all my classes, the number of tests and projects given was much more than I can handle. Honestly, I spent most of this semester in the library studying to keep my grades up, not even to get the highest A, but to maintain a decent grade point average. Through many nights at the library and just presenting projects or studying for the insane amount of tests, I have learned so much, but my brain is definitely ready for a break. Unfortunately, winter break only lasts one month, but we need to make the most out of that one, short month.

Just because the semester is nearing the end, doesn't mean that it is the time to slack off. Surprisingly, it is the time to try your hardest and push through. As much as I want to just drop everything, I realize that I would have put in all this effort for nothing. So, I am diligently putting in all my effort to my homework, projects and studying for tests. I know that the end is near, less than one month, and I am free for a well needed and deserved break. So, don't give up just yet.

Also, when you are feeling down and stressed out with all the deadlines, just as I am currently, I just think of the break that is coming. I am so excited and stoked to have one month to just lay on my bed and do absolutely nothing. Some people may think that is boring, but that is a break for me. After constantly getting up every day, going to class, finishing up homework, studying for the next class, I just want a time where I have nothing on my plate, and that time is definitely winter break.

Over the break, catch up with your old friends that you haven't talked to in a while, connect back with your family, and do something fun to take your mind off of school and the past semester. To your surprise, one month of disconnection from school can benefit you more than you think. Letting go of your responsibilities for one month and just living in the present is one thing that college students need every year.

What I can say to college students right now is, the end is near, so keep moving forward and pushing through and don't give up. We have all put in so much effort and time to this difficult semester and we cannot let our efforts go to waste. Together, let's push through and finish this one long, wild journey of a semester.