Midterm Blues

Do you ever get your midterm grades and feel disappointed with the results? Maybe some of you aren't struggling with your grades this semester and actually are on top of your game. But there are times where we fall apart and don't do as well as we thought we did on a midterm exam or a major project. And for those of you that have found yourself in this situation, here's to you. You deserve some words of encouragement because you know you worked hard on studying for that scary exam, you know you stayed up late all week to finish that terrible group project that's been stressing you out.

So what are some ways to overcome the midterm blues? Let's take a look:

1. Forget about it
Don't let a bad grade scare you. Of course no one wants a bad grade, or even thinks they deserved that grade. But you have to just accept it and move on. You took the test, you got a bad grade, now use it to prepare yourself for the next one and just forget that one even happened. If anything, you now know what the rest of the semester will look like from here on out if you have more exams in the class or a final. Now you're better prepared than before and should just keep moving forward.

2. Talk to your professor
This may seem like the most basic advice but a lot of the time, our professors want us to check in with them because they don't want to fail us. They want us to succeed and do well in their classes even if we don't think they do. If you got a bad grade, go talk to your professor and make sure there are ways you can improve your grade in the future. Most of the time, they might even let you redo an assignment or have a bonus assignment. You never know until you head over to their office and let them know you need help.

3. Buy yourself some candy
Okay we all need a little treat here and there. You're always deserving of some candy, especially that Hershey bar you've been eying out in the Rockies candy section at the cash register. You deserve a little pick me up after a disappointing exam grade or midterm grade. Just do yourself a favor and grab that candy bar before it's too late.

Now on a serious note, just better prepare yourself for the rest of the semester. Don't goof off anymore, pay more attention in class, maybe even actually go to your classes if you haven't been (you know who you are) and just be more positive. It's never a bad idea to have a more upbeat attitude, especially when you're struggling to have a good time in one of those classes that just bore you to death. But don't stress yourself out over a grade that isn't going to change. Just keep pressing forward and work your hardest.

Sincerely,
EmPris