Dear College Student,
I know, I know. Finals are coming up, and you're stressed. You’ve started to spend a majority of your time studying. Frantically you calculate the grade you need to earn on your final to pass the class with an A. You walk into office hours or email your professors asking for extra credit. You’ll do anything for that A. Sleep is no longer a necessity, but a rare luxury. Coffee keeps you running, and you joke that you could go for an IV drip with caffeine. Bags tattoo the area beneath your eyes. You haven't showered in a couple of days; you don't have the time. None of these things matter though because pain is temporary and GPA is forever right? Wrong. Put down that notebook, close the textbook, and shut down your computer. Stand up. Put on your shoes, gather your friends, and go for a walk, take the time to enjoy the fresh air. Make a home cooked meal or go out to dinner. Just take a break, studying can wait. I bet you think I'm crazy, don't you? You're probably going "does she even know what she's talking about?" Well, the answer is yes. In a few years, you and the people you have spent your last four-ish years with will be walking across the stage to receive a diploma you have spent years working towards. After some of you may continue with graduate or professional school and others of you will start your career. One thing is sure; you will never have as much time together as you do right now. In a few years when you've gone your separate ways, you're not going to look back and say, "I wish I would have stayed in and studied instead of going out to dinner with everyone for Sara's birthday." All I’m saying is, take a break. You owe it to yourself. Another school year is wrapping up and soon your time will be over. Don’t spend so much time studying that you forget to enjoy life. Who cares if you have to retake a class here or there, in the end, all that matters is you finish, and you make unforgettable memories along the way. Sincerely, Another College Student Reminding Herself to Enjoy the Ride
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AuthorHello everyone, I'm Bri! Here you can find me writing about life in order to help provide you with encouragement and hope. Want to find out more about me? Go visit my "About Me" page! Happy reading! Archives
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