A member of our team just headed back to college (like many of you)… now a senior, she looks back on her past college years with lots of great experiences under her belt – and four easy tips to make your years just as fun and memorable. Read on for some great advice on how to make the most of your time on campus.
I can’t believe it, but I’m finally back at school for my last year at the University of South Carolina. Saying goodbye to my family in California is always tough, but I have established such an amazing group of friends at school and have come to love South Carolina and think of it as a second home!
Starting a new semester is always refreshing for me because I get to take on the challenge of tackling new classes and figuring out an entirely new schedule, which is always jam packed between classes, internships, teaching fitness classes, and spending time with my friends! I think that it is really important to figure out a routine that works for you, especially at the beginning of a new semester when there is so much going on! Here are some of my tips for starting your semester off on the right foot:
1) Choose classes that are most interesting to you and that are being taught by the best professors, even if that means waking up early for an 8 a.m. class.
2) Write everything down! I always carry around a notebook so that I can jot down assignments, meetings, and other plans that pop up throughout the day. I have definitely forgotten about deadlines in the past, so this is a must-do for me!
3) Schedule time to work out once in a while! I teach classes at my gym, which gives me the opportunity to move my body while focusing on inspiring my peers. Since working out is my job, I am pretty much always wearing comfortable shoes like the Skechers Flex Appeal 2.0 – Bold Move so I can go from class to gym in no time!
4) Always say yes to spending time with friends. It is easy to get caught up in the stress of writing papers and studying for exams, but take advantage of every minute that you have to hang out with the people who know you the best! My friends and I love going on mini road trips on the weekends; nearby Charleston is probably one of our favorite places to go! I love wearing the Skechers Vaso – Flor on fun girls’ weekends because they go with pretty much everything and are comfortable enough to explore new places in!
As a rising senior, I can honestly say how quickly college flies by! Take advantage of every opportunity; there will be tons. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and fail; those mistakes and failures will teach you so much more than acing an exam or winning an award ever will. Lastly, remember to have fun!
What wisdom have you gathered during your school years? Share your best memories with us!
At top: The Flex Appeal 2.0 – Bold Move in black and white.
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