14A - Halfway Reflection

When it comes to the habits I've made to keep up with this course, I've made a habit of checking what assignments are due Monday, to then plan my week around them. Currently, I'm in a very interesting situation with my GPA and semester plan, so I've been planning much more meticulously than in previous semesters, even spending the last three weeks using all my free time to study for other classes, something I'm not known for doing. Last term I had many moments in which I felt like giving up, but I never did. It has gotten to a point where this semester I don't even think about these kinds of moments, I sort of just focus my brain solely on the task I need to do. Granted, once I finish with said task I feel like death, but at least I know I got through what I needed to do. I've certainly developed a tenacious attitude, such to a point where I don't even consider the possibility of giving up, I simply think of what's to come in my future and work toward that. As mentioned before, my previous semesters in which I had exponentially more work motivated me to get to this point, a point where I not only have a firmer grasp on the work I am doing, but also simply enjoying the work I'm doing much more; I feel as though the work I'm doing really matters. The tips I'd offer to a student taking this class next semester would be as follows. First, focus on your health and family first, these are necessities that will not only come back to help you in the future, but will keep you sane and human. Second, focus on your university work, you're here for a reason; there are a lot of extra-curricular activities and clubs on campus, but they all take a backseat to your work. Lastly, never give up, you can change and try new things, but never give up. I went to a university I wasn't expecting to even consider and changed my major three semesters in, anything is possible so long as you put in the effort and find what you love.