By: Elona Scheeres
Ah spring. The time of the year when it feels like every piece of the Earth is coming
alive. When people and critters begin to scurry to tidy up, and the time of seasonal
allergies when it feels like everyone has a runny nose and is sneezy. However, it’s also
a busy time for students! Whether you are a senior awaiting college admission results, a
junior taking the SAT or ACT, or a sophomore or freshman just trying to finish up
classes, the last semester of any year can be packed full of stress. Luckily I have a few
tips to help you avoid any of that spring semester stress and to stride into summer
confident for the next semester.
alive. When people and critters begin to scurry to tidy up, and the time of seasonal
allergies when it feels like everyone has a runny nose and is sneezy. However, it’s also
a busy time for students! Whether you are a senior awaiting college admission results, a
junior taking the SAT or ACT, or a sophomore or freshman just trying to finish up
classes, the last semester of any year can be packed full of stress. Luckily I have a few
tips to help you avoid any of that spring semester stress and to stride into summer
confident for the next semester.
1. Get any overdue work done first!
I know at ASU Prep Digital and Khan World there are very few hard deadlines to meet
so it’s easy for work to pile up, but don’t let it! If you are greeted with piles of overdue
assignments every time you open Canvas, then get those done first! Spend an hour or
two each day just working on overdue assignments and you will finish the semester
strong (rather than rush everything the last week of school).
2. Start studying for finals now!
I know there are several weeks left in the semester, but take it from me, you do not want
to be studying for finals the last week of school. Something could always come up, so
you want to be prepared. The same goes for final projects. Start by reviewing your
notes and making sure you understand the material well. If you start preparing early,
you will be ahead of the game.
I know there are several weeks left in the semester, but take it from me, you do not want
to be studying for finals the last week of school. Something could always come up, so
you want to be prepared. The same goes for final projects. Start by reviewing your
notes and making sure you understand the material well. If you start preparing early,
you will be ahead of the game.
3. Start preparing for summer!
Even though it’s only April, get your summer plans ready now! Many camp and
internship applications close in March and April so you want to ensure all your
applications are in. If you don’t know what to do this summer, start researching! There
are camps, volunteer opportunities, internships, and pre college programs for almost
every interest. Here is a useful list of the major pre college opportunities in every US
state.
https://blog.prepscholar.com/pre-college-summer-programs-for-high-school-students
Even though it’s only April, get your summer plans ready now! Many camp and
internship applications close in March and April so you want to ensure all your
applications are in. If you don’t know what to do this summer, start researching! There
are camps, volunteer opportunities, internships, and pre college programs for almost
every interest. Here is a useful list of the major pre college opportunities in every US
state.
https://blog.prepscholar.com/pre-college-summer-programs-for-high-school-students
4. Keep up healthy habits!
Even with all the stress of finishing the school year strong, don’t start lacking in other
departments! Keep a good sleep schedule (or fix your current one), exercise regularly,
and take time for your mental health. These habits are important to maintain no matter
the workload.
Even if it feels overwhelming you are doing great! Remember to love yourself and keep
going. Let’s finish the school year strong!
