1. “This semester, I’m going to study way more.”
This is a classic beginning of semester thought. The first semester of freshman year hits a lot of people hard in unexpected ways, especially in the GPA department. The first few weeks of this semester will be all about “getting ahead” and “staying on track.” However…we’ve all said it before…But maybe this semester will be different!
2. “This semester, I’m going to actually make time to go to the rec.”
Last semester, I told myself that I was going to go to the rec center at least twice a week. But nope, I didn’t go once. Not a single time. This semester, it’ll be different. I’ve printed the KU Fit class schedule and created a class schedule that gave me lots of free time in the afternoon. I’m going to employ the technique of peer pressure and recruit a friend or two to join me. We’ve got this.
3. “This semester, I’m going to eat healthier.”
Mirroring my plans for exercise, I had previously planned on eating healthy meals all last semester. Didn’t happen either. Eating healthy and still eating enough is difficult when dining hall options are limited and sometimes…not the most appetizing. My philosophy for this semester is to do the best I can, even if it’s just eating a little less of those chips and picking up an apple instead.
4. “This semester, I’m going to freeze while walking to class.”
This might actually be true. My closest class is 0.6 miles away and the temperatures are hanging out in the teens in the morning. Bundling up in a coat and sweater shirt, plus gloves, a scarf and a hat, are essential. And watch your step for ice.
5. “This semester, it’s going to feel like forever before break.”
This semester there is no fall break combined with a later Thanksgiving break. This semester, there’s only spring break. And then there’s summer. The cold days and long classes make gathering motivation difficult, especially when there’s no end in near sight.