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How to Survive the Spring Semester

MaCaila Smith Student Contributor, Youngstown State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Youngstown chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Welcome back to the Spring Semester, college students! Winter break is officially over, which means it is time to buckle down and get back to work. This semester tends to be tougher, for some, compared to the Fall Semester which is why I am going to give you some tips on how to get through it. So, buckle up, we have some work to do! 

  1. Set a Routine 

Setting a routine is one of the best ways to stay on top of things. Make your routine something that will keep you focused yet also entertained. Don’t overdue it by setting a complicated schedule, instead start simple and work your way up as the semester progresses. This routine will keep you on track and will be easier for you to manage your workload. 

  1. Make Time for Yourself

Stress is the biggest reason for burnouts, for college students. In order to reduce burnout, make time for yourself so you can decompress. Everyone deserves a break at some point, so you should do the same. Having a stressful week? Take some time to listen to music or take a walk by yourself. Having alone time allows you to take a moment to breathe and not worry about what is to come. 

  1. Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is very important for a healthy mind and body. Getting sufficient sleep will strengthen your focus, allow you to be attentive for your classes, and assignments. You will see your performance blossom if your body is getting good sleep and you will notice a significant difference with brain fog. Sleep will clear your head and make you feel more rested, which results in better performance on your end!

In conclusion, these three steps will help you succeed this Spring Semester! Incorporating these elements will help you have a stress free semester and make it easier on you to avoid burnout. I hope you find my tips useful and you incorporate them throughout your semester. With that being said, I want to wish you all good luck and I hope you have an amazing Spring Semester!

MaCaila Smith

Youngstown '27

I am a current Psychology major at Youngstown State University. I am a new member in the HER Campus group, as well as Secretary for NSCS at YSU. I would like to write about movies and and TV shows.