Give a engr student some motivation to finish the quarter

College Life
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<p>So its the end of wk 8 and I've been super ultra stressed, esp these past 5wks. I signed up for 21 units (that's 5 classes and 1 lab), YES,that's a lot of work, however, I knew that I could make it though but I didn't expect to be so stressed for literally no reason. If just happens that staring at the end of wk 4 until the end of wk 8, I've either had a midterm or a paper due towards the end of the week. I thought this was a blessing b/c I would study/write paper on mon and by fri I would be finished/prepared for the test or the midterm. However, I feel emotionally distraught, depressed at times, irritated, frustrated...</p>

<p>I think what worries me most is the fact that I have to write 15-16 pages and study for 4 finals all within a short 4 day period. Once wk 10 ends, the following is finals. I'm behind on physics, math-I'm rather sketchy, chem is borderline A/B, but I don't want it to drop, writing essays is just plain out time consuming. </p>

<p>I'm not getting enough sleep which makes me not study as well, which makes me stay up later the following night trying to force myself to understand the material. Then when I take tests I'm nervous and don't know the material as well as I should, nor do I feel as confidant. I easily stress for no reason at all. </p>

<p>To make things worse, my 2 friends have someone visiting from the east coast. The 3 of them all go to the same HS and seeing how they are NEVER stressed and having fun with each other makes me feel left out....I think worse of all is that I don't feel like I'll be happy esp. with finals around the corner. </p>

<p>thanks for reading. AHRHGHHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH I WANNA SCREAM !!!</p>

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<p>No can do, you chose this path. Hard work pays off, you just might not see it right now.</p>

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<p>I feel like the thought that got me through the toughest weeks I had was that no matter what, time would continue to pass and eventually I would get through what I really didn’t want to do. Just think that once you’re done with those finals, you’ll have plenty of time to chill and recover.</p>

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<p>Take a couple of hours off for yourself, go see a movie or something. Or try getting one good night’s rest. Then, keep in mind that it’s almost over and it’ll be worth it in the end!</p>

<p>Good luck bud.</p>

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<p>Euler, I hope you are right. </p>

<p>Beef, I went out with friends today and bought some clothes!!! It made me feel way better and I think I’m more focused. </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Just put yourself in a more calm state of mind and do what you have to do, and get as much rest as you can as I find sleep very effective for easing my mind. Put in max effort at the start so you can possibly and progressively be required to do less, unless of course your work is constantly challenging. If so, do it and it will all end soon. Don’t think of your goal as the end, think of it as surviving the day and moving forward.</p>