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How to Get Through The Last Month of School

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utica chapter.

With April starting the other day, it means I only have 35 days left of school. Once April starts college students usually start to count down how many classes they have left until they can leave. Here are some tips on how to make it through the last month.

  • Work harder: if you’re already doing well in a class keep it up, if not work harder to bring your grade up

  • Extra Credit: not all teachers will offer it, but if you teacher does take advantage. Extra credit can help anybody no matter how well they are doing in the class

  • Don’t blow off class: college can be great because some professors won’t take attendance, which means you don’t always have to show up, but don’t blow off class. This can get more tempting as the weather gets warmer, but remember we pay a lot of money to go to classes.

  • Manage your stress: the last month of school is often the most busiest. Using a calendar or planner can help you stay organized and on top of things

  • Cut down on partying: as school is coming to a close, you should slow down on partying and focus more on your work

  • Get enough sleep: as the semester is coming to a close, the work can start coming fast. It is important to remember to get enough sleep, and to not pull all nighters because they can be harmful for the body.

Meet Bianca, I am currently a Junior at Utica College in Utica, NY.  I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Homeland Security.  Crime investigation has always been something that interests me.  I’m dedicated and passionate and it’s hard for me to quit things. I get that from my father so don’t hold it against me- he was a veteran and police officer for 20 years.   Growing up in a family centered around law enforcement has helped guide me in this direction, and I will forever be grateful.  After graduation I intend to continue on to law school where I can further my education in hopes of becoming a criminal defense lawyer and later on a District Attorney.  An interesting fact about myself is that I found the passion to be a criminal defense lawyer from watching the O.J. Simpson case.  The facts and conspiracy theories evoked a whole new passion behind criminal investigation that I intend to use in my future.  One of my most prominent moments in my writing career was when I wrote for an online magazine and had my most prevalent article hit 1.6k shares.  I believe in treating people with the same kind of respect and manners you would expect in return, and in a way it has helped shaped my expectations in life.   When you first meet me I won’t be the loudest in the room or the center of attention, but I will be intently listening to everything you say, for what you have to say may have a purpose. I believe in purpose. I believe that everyone is here to help you grow into who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.