End-of-the-Semester Tips from the Amis
Enjolras: Stop procrastinating! Get off tumblr, put your phone away, and get to work. You have it in you to finish this semester off well, but only if you stop putting things off and act right away. The time is now!
Combeferre: Use as many formats as possible to study: If you're reading something, underline or highlight the important points, or take notes, or read it out loud. If you're going over notes, highlighting or reading out loud can be really helpful. The idea is to process the information in as many different ways, with as many different senses, as possible.
Jean Prouvaire: When writing papers seems boring, step back and think about what you're doing: This is your chance to make your voice heard. You've been given an opportunity to say what you think, and a professional in the field is going to read and pay close attention to your thoughts. Remind yourself why what you have to say is important.
Bahorel: Don't forget to get up and move around! Sitting still for too long makes you sleepy and slow. Get up and go for a run or a walk outside, or just do some jumping jacks or squats in your room. Or go do the dishes or vacuum something. When you come back, your blood will be moving and you'll have more mental energy to tackle the school stuff.
Courfeyrac: If you're stuck on a paper or trying to understand something, find somebody to work together with. Even just talking something out to somebody (or a pet!) can help it make more sense. We're better together than we are on our own!
Feuilly: You can do this. It's not easy, but you can do it. You've been working so hard for so long, and you just need to keep going a little longer. Believe in yourself!
Joly: Remember to take breaks! You can't do your best if you're exhausted and stressed out. Get a snack, and find something or somebody to make you laugh. Science has proved that laughter improves health and mental functioning and reduces stress.
Bossuet: Most of all, you need to keep your priorities in order. School isn't the most important thing in the world, and it absolutely does not define your value as a person.
Grantaire: Fuck it, everything is meaningless anyway.
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