Perhaps last semester was a little rough. Maybe you constantly felt like you didn’t have enough time or motivation, and your grades suffered. You’ve decided that this semester will be great, but you’re not sure how to do it. It may seem daunting, but it’s not as hard as it seems. By following these tips, you will have a successful and exciting semester.
Get organized
Get involved
Getting involved on campus is one of the most important things to do while in college. You will meet others with similar interests, form friendships, and improve your resume.
Set goals Determining what you want to achieve is the easiest part of goal setting. The next step, turning these into S.M.A.R.T. can be a little more difficult. S.M.A.R.T. stands for:
Specific
Your goal should be as specific as possible. By doing this, you will be able to identify the next steps to be completed in order to accomplish it.
Measurable
By setting a goal that can be measured, you will be able to know when you’ve achieved it.
Attainable
Your goal should push you, but also be attainable. Setting an impossible goal will only discourage you.
Relevant
Your goal should matter to you and be relevant to your life right now.
Time-Based
Your goal should have a realistic deadline. Setting a specific timeline for your goal will help keep you motivated.
After ensuring that your goals are S.M.A.R.T., you will have a clearer picture of what you want to achieve. You will be more likely to achieve a goal that is S.M.A.R.T.
Don’t study for long periods of time Studying for long periods of time can end up being counter-productive. After studying for a while, we tend to get distracted easily, and become bored. Instead, try studying for several short periods of time, as opposed to one long study session. Doing this will make it easier to stay focused while studying.
College is an excited time, full of challenges and endless opportunities. However, it can be stressful at times. By following the tips above, your next semester will be fun, exciting, and successful
