As the semester comes to an end and final exam grades are being entered into the grade book, the stress of studying washes away and allows students to settle down for the new semester. The ongoing anxiety of test taking and project deadlines remain. Winter break was too long ago, and summer break seems like ages away; but what’s not too far is the week-long spring break. Students usually take this week to their advantage and make the time to see their friends, visit family, or some even attempt to catch up on their schoolwork.
However, before students reach that week of glory, there are still the basic procedures of the school year that still need to be followed. Such as, completing work on time, studying for upcoming exams, or attempting to turn in assignments that are overdue.
Instructional aid, Naomi Seiler tells students, “Keep pushing through, you don’t have to have your life completely planned out, keep a direction and keep moving”
These situations are understandably not ideal for anyone, school work is draining and often wears out a lot of students. Brains over packed with knowledge dont work so great under ongoing pressure. Counselor Carly Schwartz shared, “As you enter second semester, please remember this is an opportunity for a fresh start. Taking care of yourself emotionally, physically, mentally, and socially, is crucial to perform your best and reach your full potential”.
A new semester, a new start. Students should also remember that they cannot change what has happened in the past or predict what the future they are preparing for holds for them. Taking everything one step at a time allows for students to catch their breath in the pool of work and emotions that they have to deal with as the school year progresses.
In the end, their hard work will pay off and will reflect their strong capabilities and perseverance they have shown throughout; also displaying their growth as both students and people.
