Winter quarter is beginning and this time we’re going to start it off right! Here are a few tips to get your quarter headed in the right direction:
Buy a planner…and actually use it!
I know that I have personally bought a planner several times, but never actually wrote in it. But those times that I did take the time to write down assignments, I felt very organized! With classes moving so fast in the quarter system, it’s easy for some readings or assignments to fly over your head. An organizer will help you stay on top of your classwork.
Get enough zzzz’s!
We all know sleep is important. We’re all guilty of sacrificing sleep to watch one more episode on Netflix or to check Facebook just one more time, but the beginning of the quarter is the perfect time to get all the sleep you could want and need! As soon as midterms roll around, we won’t have a choice but to hit the books, even when all we really want is to hit the pillow. So get those precious zzz’s in now while you can!
Hit the gym
The beginning of the quarter is the perfect time to start a new routine, or continue a great old one! It’s hard to get into the gym groove when you’re already used to your schedule, so start going right away and it will become routine.
Go out with friends
Just like sleep, it gets increasingly harder as the quarter goes on to relax, and that includes seeing your friends. Therefore, the beginning of the quarter is a great time to spend time with your friends that you missed over break before we have too much work to do.
Study and get ahead (if you can!)
While it’s important to have fun and spend time with friends, it’s critical to not fall behind in your classes. It will catch up with you later and it won’t feel good. Even though it’s hard to get back into doing work and studying, make sure you get your work done and you can reward yourself afterwards!
Have a great quarter, Gauchos!