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Contributed by Alex Robb
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Really, that bad? Well, some semesters are better than others.
We had many distractions in the past few months. The OC returned
with a new season right as the new semester kicked off. The White
Sox won the World Series (but it’s not like you watched anyway).
Apple introduced new video iPods. And, let’s be realistic,
Homecoming provided a week of homework hiatus and hangovers. So
maybe there’s an honorable justification for your 1.8 GPA after all.
But don’t sweat it, because CollegeCodex.com has a few time-tested,
foolproof techniques to bump that 1.8 into an impressive, droll-worthy,
show-your-parents 3.0. How are we gonna do it?
First, we’ll be honest with ourselves
Are you really going to pass both Molecular Biology and Seminar in
Mathematics? Drop one and take a billiards course. Better
yet, drop them both and add on a speech course. And 18 credit
hours are only for those naïve underclassmen, so drop your Advance
Composition course as well.
Next, we’ll start cleaning
Clear off your desk, file your papers. Nothing more, nothing
less. If you’re feeling unusually ambitious, CollegeCodex.com has
a Quick Cleaning guide written especially for those lazy students on a
tight schedule. We also have an Organization guide with 5 quick tips to keep your mess under control.
Then, we’ll read those syllabi
Know when your papers are coming up. Know when your tests are coming up.
Afterward, we’ll send in our letter of resignation
If one of your organizations is giving you too much stress, speak with
your supervisor or coordinator. You need to be involved, and you
need to keep a respectable GPA. Negotiate and find a position
that is right for you.
Plus, we’ll prepare to caffeinate
Fill your shelves with espresso, Jolt cola, Adderall; whatever you need
to stay awake. Sleep will not be an issue this semester.
Finally, we’ll call home
We’ve said it before: call your parents more often. They miss you.
Alex Robb spends half his college experience sitting through meetings.
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