It's very common for students in college to get wrapped up in two things: our social life, and our academic life. Sometimes, one can take over the other, resulting in an unhappy student with either outcome. If your social life has begun to reign over your academic life, here are some tips to stay on track this semester, and pass with grades you'd gladly boast to your parents about over Christmas dinner.
1. Keep yourself motivated.
Set a goal if you already haven't, and stick to it. When you feel yourself getting into that mid semester slump, remind yourself why you're doing this, and it's almost a guarantee to keep you motivated.
2. Make a friend in every one of your classes.
If you have one dependable (keyword dependable) you can rely on in every single one of your classes, you'll automatically be set for the semester. You'll have a study buddy, a person you can ask questions to, and if you miss a class for an illness (or some other reason...), you have someone that will catch you up to speed on what you missed.
3. Keep in contact with your professors.
As much as you've probably already heard, keeping in contact with your professors and forming a relationship with them outside of your 200 person lecture will aid tremendously in your grade increasing. If your professor puts a name to the face, he/she will know how dedicated you are to your grade in the class.
4. Don't procrastinate.
Dear God, please do not follow the, "if tomorrow isn't the due date, then today isn't the do date" rule. You will automatically be nearly guaranteed an unsatisfactory grade. Keep your priorities in check and make sure you are doing everything on time.
5. GET SLEEP!
I cannot stress this enough. If you do not get a full night's rest, you will not be able to focus on your class the following day, which will leave you falling behind in certain classes. Ever wonder why you have a C in your 8 am but a A+ in your 2 pm? Exactly.
6. Take care of your mental health.
Your mental health is just as important as any class you have. If your mental health is not in check, your mind will not be prepared to work towards the goal you've set for yourself. Make sure you're taking time off for yourself. Go ahead, catch up on the third season of Pretty Little Liars.
If you follow all of these tips throughout the semester, the grade you deserve will come your way. It takes time to achieve what you want, but when you do, it sure does feel amazing.
