Mid-Semester Madness: Staying Motivated During the 1st semester! The first semester of the year flies by, that’s a fact! It’s almost as if one day you’re anxiously prepping for the first day of class and then with the blink of an eye, you’re looking at progress reports and anticipating ways to improve academic performance before the end of the nine weeks. It can feel overwhelming! But with half of this term still waiting for you and 3 marking periods after that to go, there’s

Tip 1. Lists! If you aren’t making lists, now is a great time to start! Set yourself up for SUCCESS by making lists, using your schedule or planner and checking it frequently. Tip 2. Prioritize! Prioritizing is giving time and special treatment to certain tasks and putting them at the top of your list. Think about due dates and deadlines. Tip 3. Preparation! Plan ahead. Start large tasks (papers, projects, studying) well before the due dates. Identify how much time you will n