To The College Student Who Needs Some Midterm Motivation | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

To The College Student Who Needs Some Midterm Motivation

In the wise words of Big Time Rush, "We're halfway there!"

100
To The College Student Who Needs Some Midterm Motivation
The Atlantic

It's crunch time! College students everywhere are currently feeling the effects of midterm stress, but fear not! Yes, midterms are scary, but guess what! Not only do they not define your intelligence, but they also do not define your overall course grade. Why is that? Because they are midterms. Halfway points. Interims. And improvements can be made! So stop sweating your exams and take a breath! Spring break will come and save you soon!

All that being said, don't totally disregard your midterm exams because they are still important. Your academic progress in college is very important. But a midterm exam will not lead to the downfall of your academic career. No single test grade can incapsulate all of the wonderful talents, traits, and ideas you have to offer. So, while these tests are essential for mapping out your progress in each of your courses, they are very small stepping stones in the grand scheme of your college career!

You don't have to be smart to pass a test, and failing a test doesn't mean you're dumb. Whatever happens, happens. Just always put forth your best effort! You are not better off cramming all night before an exam and getting two hours of sleep. Are you really doing yourself any favors? Did you actually retain all of that extra information? Do yourself a favor and get some rest. Do a bit of studying and go to bed! No one in college ever seems to get any sleep! At least get some sleep before your exams!

Whatever you do, don't feel alone in your stress. Most everyone else is in the same boat as you! Be supportive and lift each other up! Find ways to ride out the storm together. But for the love of God, don't compete with your friends over who has more work or who is under more stress. No good can come from that. Just accept that everyone is dealing with their own academic and personal stress, and move on. It's not a competition. It's not like you win any prizes for being the most sleep-deprived person in your friend group. Being overwhelmed and overworked sucks, so don't make it a goal. Take everything in stride and try to stay focused and positive. You aren't superhuman and you can't do it all, so don't try and take on the world.

When all your classes, papers, and tests start to get the best of you, take a step back and remember all your incredible strengths. Also look at your weaknesses and don't be afraid to acknowledge times when you're struggling or need help. Stay strong this midterm season! And if all else fails, just keep your sights set on spring break!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

747
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

592
black marker on notebook

December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 20 Thoughts College Students Have During Finals

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

37
winter

Thanksgiving break is over and Christmas is just around the corner and that means, for most college students, one hellish thing — finals week. It's the one time of year in which the library becomes over populated and mental breakdowns are most frequent. There is no way to avoid it or a cure for the pain that it brings. All we can do is hunker down with our books, order some Dominos, and pray that it will all be over soon. Luckily, we are not alone in this suffering. To prove it, here are just a few of the many deranged thoughts that go through a college student's mind during finals week.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

28 Daily Thoughts of College Students

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1284
group of people sitting on bench near trees duting daytime

I know every college student has daily thoughts throughout their day. Whether you're walking on campus or attending class, we always have thoughts running a mile a minute through our heads. We may be wondering why we even showed up to class because we'd rather be sleeping, or when the professor announces that we have a test and you have an immediate panic attack.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments