With week seven of the semester coming to a close, you all know what that means: MIDTERM EXAMS. Sure you've had other tests and quizzes prior to this, but midterms are some serious business; they're a way of testing what you've learned during your first seven weeks here at IUP and they usually weigh a pretty hefty influence on your final grade. Stressful, right? Some of you may be in the process of preparing for you midterm exams now, but what about those of you who've taken them already? Did you do well? Was the score you received the one you were expecting? For those of you who didn't do as well as you wanted to (or as well as you thought you were going to do) here are some tips for midterm recovery.
1) Take A Deep Breath - We all make mistakes. Try to accept this one and move forward onto bigger and better things. You were born to be real, not perfect.
2) Contact Your Professor - Creating relationships with your professor can completely change your classroom experience and understanding. They will notice and respect your effort, and in return, you'll get the help that you need.
3) Front And Center - It's time to sit in the front row and turn off your phone. If you didn't do well on your midterm, that means you need to crush the final exam, and scrolling through Twitter in the back of the classroom simply won't help you. Don't just go to class - be present.
4) Implement A Plan - Okay, so you didn't do well on the midterm - What are you going do about it? Write down your personal goals. What will you do differently the second half of the semester? Execute your plan! A bad grade on a midterm doesn't define you, how you bounce back does.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your academic standing, or your stressed and need someone to talk to, feel free to stop by my office in Ruddock on Mondays 3-5, Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 & Fridays 10-12.
- ASM Katie :)
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