Just like that, the first quarter of the 2024-25 Green Level school year comes to an end. In these past nine weeks, students learned a lot, both good and bad. Now that this exciting time has ended, and a new one has begun, it’s time to start the next quarter with a fresh start.
Varshini Kannan, a freshman at Green Level, thinks the number one thing that will help her finish semester 1 on a strong note is not being afraid to ask questions to her teachers and peers. She motivates herself by pushing herself to her greatest and believes that to “end on a strong note, you need to start with a good one.”
A closing semester also means finals are approaching, and the best way to go about them is to start as early as possible and study a little bit every day. Syracuse University covers a few of these study tips, “Review your course materials thoroughly, create a study schedule to cover all topics, utilize resources like past exams and study groups, and seek clarification on any confusing concepts.”
Another important tip is to organize and structure things for the coming semester. With a plan in mind, it’s easier to navigate and manage the events and important dates that will come up. If not already, using an agenda or keeping reminders on your phone can help you keep track of your ‘to-do’s’ and stay focused.
Studying can cause a lot of stress for many students. A way to alleviate this stress is through studying with someone else. A “study buddy” will make it less likely for you to skip out on your work and make you feel committed to getting it done.
Psychology Today says, “Discussing course concepts with someone else can enhance your retention of the material. Having someone to chat with during breaks makes the work seem less tedious.
Working with a partner is a good opportunity to get out of the house and away from distractions that might pull you away from studying.”
Having company can ease the stress that comes with having to study.
Time management is a big problem that students across Green Level High struggle with. Coursera, a career-oriented website, claims that dividing your study time into different groups or subjects makes things easier to get done. Working under a time limit improves efficiency and aids focus. They say that, “by ‘chunking’ time, you make big projects and goals less daunting. Less procrastination, more productivity.”
These are just a few of the things you can do to finish this semester strong, but in the end, it’s what works for someone and their personal preferences. Whether that means studying in the library or breaking the work into smaller sections, there are various ways to ease out the academic stress that comes with procrastination and extracurriculars that come along the way.
