School has just started back and I feel like I am in
the middle of the semester already!
After filling up my planner with test dates and papers to be written I
wonder if I will ever be able to keep up, and I know many of you are feeling
the same way.
But no worries!
The UK College of Agriculture has so many people who are here to keep
you from feeling overwhelmed. I am an
ambassador for the College of Agriculture and we are always willing to help
students keep their heads above water!
School can be very stressful, and as fellow students we have all experienced
that stress. Just take school one week
at a time and remember that a planner is a student’s best friend! Here are some helpful hints from me to you to
keep this semester stress-free:
11. Make
sure that you write down all your important due dates.
22. Read
for class ahead of time!
33. Start
studying when the professor suggests that you start studying, not the night
before the exam.
44. Write
outlines for papers and have your professor or TA look them over. They will give you helpful advice!
55. Form
study groups for classes that you feel are going to give you a hard time. Even if you usually like to study on your
own, other students can help clear up subjects you might not understand.
66. Don’t
pull all-nighters!! This will not help
to keep you stress-free.
77. Go
to class, and then pay attention.
88. Communicate
with your professors. This shows them
that you are a conscientious student and are trying to learn.
99. Eat
healthy balanced meals to keep your strength up!
110. And
finally, make time for fun! You need to
balance school and work with time for you.
If you do your best, there is no reason to be
stressed. You did your best and that’s
all anyone can ever expect from you!
Have a great semester.
Marissa K. – Class of 2013
Marissa is a junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in Sustainable Agriculture. She is from Morrow, Ohio. She is involved with Block and Bridle, UK Women's Choir, Alpha Phi Omega, Student Sustainability Council Representative.
Thanks for the helpful tips Marissa! They really are the keys to success for any college student!
ReplyDeleteGreat perspective on the life of a college student, Marissa. I'm glad you included the need for 'you' time. It's just as important for someone to maintain their own well-being as it is their grades!
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