If you really love school, you might be sad that it’s already mid-semester; if you’re like the majority of students, you can’t wait for it to be over already. The holidays are right around the corner, along with that beloved month-long break, but it seems like it might take an eternity to get there. Here’s some motivation to keep going.

Dear Student,

Believe in yourself! You’ve made it this far, and you can make it through the rest of the semester. Even if you start to go through a slide and your grades aren’t where you want them to be, just remember that you can always bring it around and do better. There’s nothing stopping you but yourself.

Keep working hard. It might seem like all the homework is piling up faster than you can manage, but somehow you will get through it. You might have to stave off those holiday cravings (and stop thinking about what you’re going to ask Santa for Christmas) for a while, but it will be so worth it when you get back an awesome GPA over winter break. It’s like an early Christmas present, and nothing is better than that.

Try not to think too much about the upcoming festivities. I love the holidays as much as the next person, and I seriously can’t wait for all the fun times. I’m that person that listens to Christmas music before it’s even Halloween (seriously I’m horrible). However, sometimes you can make it harder on yourself if you focus on what’s ahead, instead of buckling down and getting through what’s right in front of you. Make sure you’re still paying enough attention to those grade, because they are what’s most important at the moment.

Don’t think so far ahead you forget to have fun in the moment. I’m so excited for this semester to be over that I sometimes forget to focus on the amazing and fun things that are happening right now. It’s great to think ahead, but don’t get caught in the future. We are having some of the best times of our lives and making so many memories, so remember to stress a little less and just have fun.

We can make it through this last chunk of the semester- I know we can! Good luck everyone.

- A very tired student.