midterm

Unlike the taco I ordered, the conscious decision I made to let myself enjoy the moment was healthy. I allowed myself to separate who I was as a person and how much work I got done that day.

It’s not easy balancing studying with the prioritization of your well-being, but I’ve found it to be more manageable with the right coping strategies and habits. In this article, I’ll be sharing the rituals, activities and little joys that have helped me power through my first midterm season at UC Berkeley.

Since it feels like it’s been midterm season since the very beginning of the semester, you might've had to pull a couple late nighters to get your studying in. For me, though, drinking coffee can make me jittery, unfocused and exhausted. So, here are some tips that I’ve tried to help me stay up longer! 

The one thing that always seems to brighten up my mood is an upbeat playlist. What I love is that it helps me forget about looming deadlines and tests.

For those of you who have agonized over perfectionism, you’ve probably gathered that it has a best friend called procrastination.

I made a choice in the span of a second with the burden of a ticking clock weighing on my shoulders. Stupid mistakes are inevitable.

However, to ask the question no one has ever really asked themselves, what do our different studying habits say about us? Moreover, what do they say about the type of friend we are?

Whether you're trying to be comfortable, impress your lecture crush or simply want to look well-dressed during midterms, here is some awesome outfit inspiration. 

Although it seems that midterm season has come to an end, it won’t be long before we find ourselves immersed in late-night cramming sessions and frantic hunts for premade Quizlets.

Dealing with the shift to online classes means coping with the stress of online midterms. To help, here are some tips on how to prepare to take an online midterm.