Vacation is over folks! Ensure a successful semester by making some improvements. Take a look at our suggestions for new semester resolutions.
1. Stop procrastinating
Procrastinating can feel rewarding but it’s actually holding you back. Think about it: if you can have relative success by putting things off and doing everything at the last-minute, imagine what you can achieve by making a timely effort to study and complete assignments. Don’t put off seeing your advisor or attending office hours either; handle issues before they’re urgent. Beyond the classroom, staying organized and planning ahead allows you to be more productive and flexible, and less wasteful. To avoid wasting time and having to pull all-nighters, try using productivity tools like these: Self Control , best productivity apps. So this semester, stat by adding important academic dates to your calendar, planning for major deadlines, and making a weekly schedule for recurring activities like class, work, club meetings, and studying.
2. Utilize more campus resources
One of the greatest perks of college life is that you have access to an abundance of resources. Beyond the obvious facilities and libraries, there’s database and academic journal access, technologies and premium computer programs, health and fitness services, and several academic support resources. Also at your disposal is the wonderful Career Center and helpful workshops offered by various departments. Make an effort to take advantage of resources that you have yet to use. Remember, it’s costing you or someone else quite a bit of money for you to be here, so get your money’s worth.
3. Get involved
There are over 600 recognized student clubs and organizations at FSU; that sounds like enough to suit everyone’s interests. But joining is only the first step, it’s important to be active within clubs and organizations. Aim to be a contributing member by partaking in events or working on a committee. Stay connected by following organizations on social media and make sure you’re on the list serve to receive correspondences. You can also attend campus wide events: check out the campus calendar and Nole Central to see about fun and interesting events.
4. Make new connections
Your undergraduate experience should be more than a scholastic one, it’s also social. As your home away from home, you need a supportive family here at FSU. Don’t limit yourself to the social circle that you established during freshman year; each day is an opportunity to grow your network. Reach beyond your current crowd to make friends with classmates and peers, take advantage of networking opportunities to build professional relationships, and get to know some professors so that they can serve as mentors. These relationships can be sources of joy and mutual support that won’t be bound by your time in college; you’ll always have your FSU family so make it a great one.
5. Find balance
There is plenty of time to study, work, and have a social life. Whether its schoolwork, an extracurricular group, or leisure, your time shouldn’t be dominated by any one activity. Planning ahead gives you an opportunity to insert balance into your schedule. Your planner can have your class and study schedule as well as the time you want to devote to working out and watching TV. You’ll find yourself in academic trouble if you spend all of your time working, socializing, and playing club sports, but being cooped up in the library 24/7 is not practical either. Be honest about what commitment’s you can make this semester, and how you can maximize your contentment and productivity.
Feel free to customize these resolutions and come up with your own personal goals. Stick to your resolutions until new, positive routines are habitual. Have a great semester!
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