As April seems to fly by quickly, so does the end of the Spring semester. Everybody thinks “Great! Another semester closer to graduation!” but as many college students know, the end can be the most stressful time of the entire semester. All the due dates begin rushing in for final projects, final papers, and on top of all that, you are still receiving homework that seems to pile up. Soon after you get all those projects and papers turned in, exam week starts. Final exams can be the difference between passing and failing for some students who may not have done so great in the beginning of the semester. Here are some tips to help stay afloat during the last few weeks of the semester….

Don’t start slacking because Summer vacation is near. Finish assignments early, complete the already late assignments, and if you have spare time, use it to get ahead with studying.

Go to your professors weeks before your final exams. Set up your meetings, have questions ready, get help on the things you are having trouble with, and make sure to find out where you stand if the professor doesn’t update frequently on Canvas.

Don’t forget to care for yourself. School is already hard enough, you don’t want to have to do it sick. Make sure you are eating right, getting enough sleep, and allowing yourself time to do things that you enjoy.

Make sure the miscellaneous stuff is done like scheduling your fall classes, taking care of any outstanding balances, and figuring out schedules for part times jobs so that you can focus on your academics.

Following some of these tips will ensure you finish the semester smooth sailing and relieve some of the stress that is normally associated with the last few weeks of school. Take your exams serious and focus on doing well, but remember that you can only do so much. Get the help you need and plan accordingly… you will do fine!