I know I am not alone in drowning in stress and schoolwork during this particular time of the year. To add to that, my lovely friends decided to book a trip on the first weekend of spring break instead of the second, adding some more pressure to get things done to be able to enjoy my trip. I know that in the end, I will somehow get it all done and have everything submitted because I always do, but as of now, I shudder in fear at the sight of my canvas page, not even knowing where to start. I need spring break as a hard reset, academically, socially, and personally, and I cannot wait. This is where the turnaround happens every year, where I clutch up and have my academic comeback, and I am ancy with anticipation and excitement. This is the point in the year where it starts to fly by, and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel (summer). It sounds dumb to just kind of assume I will do better after break, but with the cold weather on top of material that needs to get done before that deadline, I know I will feel so refreshed to have a break and come out of it ready to complete another school year.
Remember to breathe, drink some water, and remember who you are, the university doesn’t allow just anyone to come and study here, so if they believe in you, why shouldn’t you?
This is a great post, you put elements of this experience into words really well! This pre-spring break angst / post-spring break turn around is something I tend to experience as well, though I have experienced the reverse a few times and it’s just the worst. Post-spring break slump that carries through to the end of the year is my nightmare.
I get exactly what you are saying. I was holding my breath until some of my exam grades came back and I sit here dreading the one I have next week. It is such a stressful time but remember that it is almost done and you can relax for a moment. Spring break will be wonderful!