Approaching the Finish Line
Time at school always seems to fly by. I think the weather has thrown me off this fall, blinding me to the fact that it’s the middle of November with weather in the 60s and 70s recently. Now that we enter the last few weeks of the fall semester, it is important to stay disciplined to your school work.
As a very big basketball fan, I want to go to every game I can. Being at games in Mackey Arena is something I hope everyone experiences at least once in their time here at Purdue, preferably once per week. Last year, I didn’t miss any home games and was lucky enough to go to Detroit for the Elite 8 and then to Phoenix for the Final Four. I intend to also attend all the home games this year, but in order to be able to go, I of course need to stay on top of my school work.
When the weather gets cold, things can be inconvenient. Personally, I am a fan of cold weather, but there are things that I don’t like. Walking to class on icy mornings, getting sick, and having to scrape off my windshield are not things I would consider enjoyable. I know walking to class in the dark when you could be sleeping is no fun and when you see your classes are half empty, it can be tempting to skip, but it is worth going. The day you skip could be the day that your professor gives out extra credit. Consistent discipline is hard, especially when you see others choosing the easy option to skip class or an assignment, but you’ll feel a great sense of achievement if you stick to it.
Now is the time in the semester to really lock in and finish strong, but don’t overwhelm yourself with school, reward yourself when you can with a break. I’d recommend going to a basketball game. A night off of school is great, but you need to earn it by working hard during the day. Something that I have begun to do in my time here at Purdue is trying to get my work done before sunset. Studying, homework, group projects with teammates that don’t contribute, it’s not all fun, but you owe it to yourself to do your best. The last round of midterms are here and of course finals will be coming up soon, so don’t let off the gas quite yet.
Keep up the good work and good luck on your exams!
And get to Mackey soon.