We are officially approaching midterm season! The good news? Now is the prime time to set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n
It can be hard to balance multiple classes’ worth of projects and midterms, let alone just regular coursework. The best place to start is going through all of your syllabi and writing down when all of your bigger assignments are due. Getting these tasks on your radar sooner than later will help you stay organized and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n
When it comes to methodology, it\u2019s completely up to you; whether you\u2019re a chronic Quizlet-maker or a flash card stan, everybody learns differently. If you want to spice up your old study habits, you could try making a Kahoot and inviting some friends over for a study night. Another major tip I have: schedule study dates. Regardless of whether you\u2019re studying together or doing individual work, marking down some dedicated study times with a friend helps keep you accountable. You\u2019ll thank yourself later for setting aside some time!<\/p>\n
Conversely, if the problem seems to be content-based, seek help. Take advantage of your professors\u2019 office hours, your teaching assistants and Syracuse University\u2019s tutoring services<\/a>. All of this is to say that gradual preparation is key to dominating midterm season!<\/p>\n A change of scenery can sometimes set you free when you\u2019re feeling stuck. Getting yourself into a productive and focused mindset starts with your environment. One of my favorite study spots on campus is Food.com in Newhouse. I highly recommend you check out your home college\u2019s cafe<\/a>; it\u2019s the perfect place to grab a coffee or a snack and hone in.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d rather head to the library, Bird is an excellent candidate. The noise level decreases as you go higher up in the building, with some floors being open 24 hours a day<\/a>. Bird also has study rooms<\/a> you can rent, and its own cafe, Pages<\/a>. For those of you who need silence to get in the zone, check out Carnegie<\/a>. Being surrounded by other working students can give you that extra push of positive pressure to get to it.<\/p>\n On the other hand, if you\u2019re craving a break from campus, some of my favorite close-by coffee shop study spots include Recess<\/a>, Salt City<\/a>, Starbucks<\/a> and Peaks<\/a>.<\/p>\n Know your limits and recognize when you need to take a step back. Midterm season can be a demanding time and it’s very easy to overexert yourself. Prioritizing your self-care is pertinent to being at your best during midterms. Be sure to take breaks between study sessions\u2014take a walk down Marshall Street and pick up a snack<\/a>, throw on some Netflix or run an errand with a friend\u2014anything to give your mind a break. You\u2019ll be surprised at how refreshed and refocused your brain will be when you get back to work. It\u2019s easy to forget the necessity of breaks when you\u2019re overloaded with work\u2014that\u2019s where scheduling can be quite handy. Plan out time for yourself, whether it\u2019s a night out with friends, a relaxing evening in or a lazy Sunday morning. Squeezing in some time for a workout can also be a great way to relieve stress. Take a trip to the Barnes Center at The Arch<\/a> and schedule a workout class<\/a>, go for a run around Thornden Park<\/a>\u00a0or go on a hike at Green Lakes<\/a>. Getting your body moving and breathing in some fresh air will help put you in a better mood and ready to tackle your assignments.<\/p>\n Midterm season is one of the biggest hubs for germs; a bunch of sleep-deprived people living in the library for days and days. One person gets sick and before you know it, you likely do, too. Quality sleep and constant hydration can help reduce your chances of getting super sick, but to be frank, it\u2019s almost inevitable. If you\u2019re feeling under the weather, grab a warm tea from People\u2019s Place<\/a>, make an appointment at the Barnes Center<\/a>, and then go home and get some rest. In the long run, accepting defeat and prioritizing your health and wellness will ultimately help you be at your best for the remainder of midterms.<\/p>\n In a few weeks, you\u2019ll look back and smile: midterm season isn\u2019t so bad.<\/p>\n Written By Maggie Anderson<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u201925, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n This article is for reference purposes only and is not deemed an endorsement by Syracuse University.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We are officially approaching midterm season! The good news? Now is the prime time to set yourself up for success. Starting Small It can be hard to balance multiple classes’ worth of projects and midterms, let alone just regular coursework. 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R and R<\/h2>\n
Accepting Defeat<\/h2>\n