It’s a new year, a new semester and that means fresh starts and new beginnings. For some, New Year’s resolutions have been set in an effort to change while others choose to remain the same. But everyone should realize a new semester is an opportunity to start again and make up for past mistakes.
The end of last semester might have been successful for some people or brought disappointment, but the spring semester is an opportunity to set things right and start fresh. After reviewing your goals for last semester, you might find that only half of them were accomplished. Don’t let that discourage you from working hard to achieve your goals this semester.
For people who were not satisfied with their grades last semester, this semester is an opportunity to improve. Your goals might include getting Bs, or even all As, and though it might seem difficult this goal is not far-fetched. Plan your schedule well — fitting in ample time for studying and homework, and not disregarding time for friends and other social activities.
Studying might have been a difficult ordeal in the past semester, but this semester is an opportunity to form good study habits. Find the style of studying that works best for you. Prioritizing assignments, diligence, hard work and relaxation will help in your pursuit of good grades this semester.
This semester is also an opportunity to work hard at other goals besides doing well in school. Working out at the Student Rec Center might have been an unachieved goal last semester because of a very busy schedule and overwhelming amounts of assignments and exams. But the rec center is on campus, which makes it easier for students to stay fit and include going to the SRC in daily activities.
Goals for this semester might also include eating healthier with less junk food, spending more time with friends or setting aside more time to relax. Whatever your goals are and no matter how difficult they seem to be, they are definitely achievable. The semester will definitely get tough down the road and maybe you will slack off a little on your goals. But don’t let this discourage you. Focus on what you have to do, talk with friends about your difficulties and you will be encouraged to find that you are not alone.
Working toward your goals will keep you strong and motivated this semester. Approach this semester with determination and with the knowledge that it’s a fresh start with many new opportunities for you to do better than you have in the past.
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The end of last semester might have been successful for some people or brought disappointment, but the spring semester is an opportunity to set things right and start fresh. After reviewing your goals for last semester, you might find that only half of them were accomplished. Don’t let that discourage you from working hard to achieve your goals this semester.
For people who were not satisfied with their grades last semester, this semester is an opportunity to improve. Your goals might include getting Bs, or even all As, and though it might seem difficult this goal is not far-fetched. Plan your schedule well — fitting in ample time for studying and homework, and not disregarding time for friends and other social activities.
Studying might have been a difficult ordeal in the past semester, but this semester is an opportunity to form good study habits. Find the style of studying that works best for you. Prioritizing assignments, diligence, hard work and relaxation will help in your pursuit of good grades this semester.
This semester is also an opportunity to work hard at other goals besides doing well in school. Working out at the Student Rec Center might have been an unachieved goal last semester because of a very busy schedule and overwhelming amounts of assignments and exams. But the rec center is on campus, which makes it easier for students to stay fit and include going to the SRC in daily activities.
Goals for this semester might also include eating healthier with less junk food, spending more time with friends or setting aside more time to relax. Whatever your goals are and no matter how difficult they seem to be, they are definitely achievable. The semester will definitely get tough down the road and maybe you will slack off a little on your goals. But don’t let this discourage you. Focus on what you have to do, talk with friends about your difficulties and you will be encouraged to find that you are not alone.
Working toward your goals will keep you strong and motivated this semester. Approach this semester with determination and with the knowledge that it’s a fresh start with many new opportunities for you to do better than you have in the past.
– See more at: file:///Volumes/argonaut$/stories/sections/opinion/stories/2012/Jan/13/fresh_starts_new.html#sthash.uEC5sudH.dpuf