Summer Goals

© Maria Schwartzman 2008 Summer is the perfect time for students to take advantage of the (hopefully) extra time they’ve gained since completing school. It is a chance to do all those interesting things you just couldn’t find time for during the school year. Make some goals for yourself this summer. It will help you be productive, plus you can take more advantage of your summer. Here are a few examples of some...

My Finals Study Schedule (for Today)

Today is going to be a day filled with a lot of studying and not too much else. Here’s my schedule: 8am Wake up, shower, eat, check mailboxes (IRL and virtual), write in blog 9-10 Study for German final 10-11 Study for Geology final 11-12 Study for Russian final 12-1 Free BBQ at Bowman Park; Meet Melissa 12 in Hub Lobby 1-2 Study for Spanish final 2-3 Take a break! 3-4 German 4-5 Geology 5-6 Russian 6-7 Eat dinner 7-8...

Dealing with Spring Weather

© Maria Schwartzman 2008 Spring is a time of crazy weather (at least if you live in the Midwest like I do). One day it can be 80 and sunny, the next 40 and rainy, you get the point. This can be quite a dilemma for college students as we basically have a set wardrobe that can’t be easily changed (without running out to the nearest unnamed store, that is). Here are a few tips to deal with spring weather: invest in an...

Destressing Finals

© Maria Schwartzman 2008 So, finals are upon us or quickly approaching: the sign of the end of the semester and beginning of summer vacation. This can be (and usually is) a very stressful time for students. Here are some quick and simple ways to destress a little bit during this hectic time.  exercise: exercising in any form can really help you destress and refocus. Taking a walk, going for a light jog, or even just...

Dorm Room Gardening

(photo © Maria Schwartzman 2008) Tending to a plant or a small garden can be very relaxing and rewarding, creating a sense of responsibly along with something physically fruitful. Plants brighten up a room, add fresh air, and can also be very useful to have around if you grow vegetables, herbs, or medical plants such as Aloe Vera. Here are some suggestions on what to grow and how to do so in your dorm room. What to...