So midterms just happened...
STAY CALM! These were your first midterms of your college career and I know they seem overwhelming. If you didn’t get the grade you were hoping for on your tests, there are so many options for you to get back on track.
1) Office Hours
-Go to your teachers offie hours and explain your concerns, they are waiting for you to speak up. Email them to set up a meeting or just simply drop by their office to express your thoughts on the class and your progress with the material. Office hours are a perfect way to have a private conversion with your professor about anything on your mind.
2) Tutoring Center
-Make an appointment with a tutor and start studying for your tests earlier. You are allowed 2 hours per week, so you should use that time to catch up on homework, study for tests or to understand concepts that are unclear. This is also extremely helpful if your tutor has had the same professor as you before... they know how the class goes!
3) Study Groups
-FInd a group of students in your class to study with, just be careful to stay on topic. Sometimes it’s nice to chat with other students about a concept that you don’t totally understand. Your friends have different strengths than you do, so use that to your advantage. Also, this creates some productive study time without being locked in a cubby.
4) Ask for help!!!
-Whether its your professor, a friend, a parent, etc. don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for help. If you need an extension on an assignment: have a valid reason and send an email. If you need more help with a topic: have your professor go over it with you outside of class. They are here to help you succeed, trust me! :)
5) BREATHE!
-Everything is going to be alright :D The first couple tests are going to be the most stressful, but once you learn how each of your professors give out tests, you will be golden grahams when it’s time for the final.
