{"id":26,"date":"2016-12-01T00:16:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T05:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2016\/12\/01\/do-you-see-the-finish-line\/"},"modified":"2016-12-01T00:16:00","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T05:16:00","slug":"do-you-see-the-finish-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2016\/12\/01\/do-you-see-the-finish-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you see the finish line?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Procrastination? No! DETERMINATION!<\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">With the last week of classes beginning next week, this is the time when you really need to push through! Procrastination may be getting worse by the minute but you need to remember that these grades now are just as important as the grades that you received at the beginning of the semester!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myadroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Procrastination.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">Your GPA is precious so if you start to slack now, an A can turn into an A-, a B into a B-, and so on. If you have a major exam or project this week or next week, turning in something of poor quality could turn your B into a C! Definitely be wary and do not procrastinate. There are many techniques that you can use to ward off procrastination, one technique is to actually exercise! Some individuals actually feel more motivated and focused after they have finished exercising, so definitely give it a shot!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Study Spots<\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">Since we are talking about the end of the semester, one thing that you may want to consider is the perfect study spot. While the residence halls will have 24 hour quiet hours during finals week, it is important to know what works best for you when it comes to studying. Some people have too many distractions in their rooms so they choose not to study there. Some people also rather study alone rather than in a group. So definitely try to brainstorm what will work best for you and you will definitely reap the rewards. Some study spots include but are not limited to:<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\"><\/div>\n<ul><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usc.edu\/files\/2014\/12\/studying.jpeg-824x549.jpg\" style=\"clear: right;float: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/news.usc.edu\/files\/2014\/12\/studying.jpeg-824x549.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>Libraries<\/li>\n<li>Common room<\/li>\n<li>Computer labs<\/li>\n<li>UCrossing<\/li>\n<li>Southwick dining<\/li>\n<li>McGauvran Meeting rooms<\/li>\n<li>Tutoring centers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Wrap-up<\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">Riverhawks, you can do this! Push down on the pedal and you can finish off a semester to be proud of. And definitely remember to study, those finals are important!<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net\/clubpenguin\/images\/d\/d5\/Clothing_Icons_7143.png\/revision\/latest?cb=20130207045412\" style=\"margin-left: 1em;margin-right: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net\/clubpenguin\/images\/d\/d5\/Clothing_Icons_7143.png\/revision\/latest?cb=20130207045412\" width=\"312\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Procrastination? No! DETERMINATION! With the last week of classes beginning next week, this is the time when you really need to push through! 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