School Mode

Once again, it feels as though the semester is slipping through our fingers. We find ourselves scrambling to adjust to early morning wake-up calls and late nights, finishing papers. It can feel like the apocalypse could rain down tomorrow, but it wouldn’t matter because, almost halfway through the semester, you have a 10 page essay due that just has to get done.

Don’t freak out. Although it may seem as if everything handed to you by a professor is an impossible task, getting back into “school-

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This topic is in large discussion in relation to foreign affairs. He is running for commander in chief and has now at least twice not had an answer in regards to foreign issues or affairs.

Students typically do not watch or know about third party candidate’s town halls or rallies. Having viewing parties for the various town halls and debates present students with more opportunities to learn about policy ideas and those that are running for the highest office.

Students at UCLA hosted viewing events for the first debate across their campus, and more than 200 were present in one of the auditoriums that was used.

Jacob Soboroff, a political correspondent with MSNBC, goes out to various political events around the country and also holds focus groups. There is a plethora of political science professors on our campus that can provide an informational discussion. These are examples of people that can be on a panel. Political reporters, commentators, journalists, and even authors tend to take to the internet and television at the end of a debate to discuss their thoughts on what was said.

Hosting a debate viewing party can get students more sleep. Setting a bedtime is a good way to make sure we get in more than just a power nap to rest our bodies. If our bodies are healthy, our brains are healthy, which leads to a successful semester. involved and can increase the number of voters for the election. commitments, it can seem like there’s just no time for anything else. Seeing friends and family is an easy way to get rid of any tension caused by school or work. mode” takes time and is going to be frustrating, but you’ve been able to do it before the semester gets the best of you. There’s no doubt that school is important, but taking care of your mental and physical self is just as significant.

Maya Kamami, an editor for Drexel University’s The Triangle, wrote an article for cnbc.com about why college students aren’t voting.

“In 2008, 44 percent of 1824 year-olds voted, the least out of all the age demographics. In the 2012 election, only 38 percent of 18-24 year-olds voted, again, the least out of all the age demographics. These decreasing numbers should be a reason for concern. The nation’s youngest aren’t voting,” Kamami wrote. The vice presidential debate was October 4, and a viewing party and panel discussion could have been held to allow students and faculty another source of information. The remaining two presidential debates are October 9 and October 19.

Day of Politics is currently the only event on campus that will allow students and faculty to attain information in regards to politics. This event is also on the same day as the final presidential debate.

The Great Hall has a large enough area to hold a substantial number of students and faculty for a viewing party, and for the upcoming debates the hall should be packed. Get your experts and make it happen.

As college students, we tend to forgo a proper meal for a power bar or a few cups of coffee. However, preparing a small meal like a salad, or even a bag of trail mix, is a better option. We also forget that we need real

Staying organized is also key. Buy a planner and jot down deadlines for homework, projects, and exams and set aside times to get class work done at home or on campus.

Procrastinating is every student’s worst enemy, which, in turn, leads to rushed work and unnecessary stress. Staying on top of all your important dates is going to make the semester easier to get through and will help pass all your classes.

Possibly, the most important thing for a great semester is to have a balance between schoolwork, actual work, and friends and family.

Assignments can get overwhelming and for those with job

Taking a weekend off, or even just one night off, can be the difference between a bad week or a good week. Being around people we actually care about lightens up our mood and when it’s time to start the week again, we start off eager to get things done as best we can.

Being a college student is difficult and adjusting to an academic environment can be exhausting. We all come to class and then go off to tend to our personal commitments.

However, what’s important to remember is that a successful semester isn’t just about the A’s but valso about ending the semester glad that you reached your goals and didn’t drive yourself crazy at the same time.

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