7 Easy Ways to Handle the Transition from Winter to Spring
It's the warmest winter ever recorded, which would mean that there won't be any transition from winter to spring. You're dead wrong on that one, as you might have forgotten the warmth that you felt after you notice the earth coming to life. And you must come up with a plan. Here's how to do it.
The warm winter would have prompted you to go out frequently, which have delighted your course mates. They don't want to hear anything about struggling for equal access to (tertiary) education, even feign interest on the Leap Year puzzle. You may agree that it's better to take a walk, inhale the cold air, and forget about the (stressful) coursework, but you've been told about the spring semester. It will be more challenging that what you have encountered, which is more likely to apply to freshmen. If you happen to be a second-year student, you must make sure that you would do better. (If you're a final-year student, you might think that it hardly matters if you prepare or not. It's better to pass with flying colors.) Moreover, you're not the only one who keeps on looking at signs of the (incoming) spring season. There may be sighting of a flower in bloom, if not a few, but you never know about climate change. Nonetheless, it's better to be ready than sorry.
Why So Toasty: Setting New Goals
Prioritize administrative details. You have to look at the modules that you need to study this spring, as some could be mandatory. You already inquired your tutor about it. (If you haven't, then set up an appointment as soon as possible.) It's not right to deal with it right before the beginning of the spring semester, as it would indicate that you’re courting danger. Taking a risk is out of the question.
Get more rest. You have been warned about the stressful (spring) semester, which may (or may not) cost you several hours of sleep. And it might happen on a few, if not several, occasions. This should be a good excuse to take a nap, if not oversleep, during the "colder" months. If you get restless whenever you don't have anything to do, then read the next one.
Read more books. Winter would force you to spend more time indoors, and you must devote it to reading. This could lead to a burnout if the titles are included in the reading list. You could do your own version of a sweet escape, where you can read anything that is not related to the coursework. Fantasy would be the best option. (You may be one of the few teenagers who haven't read Artemis Fowl’s adventures.)
Start learning organizational habits. If you happen to be a sophomore, you should try to do a better job. If you're a final-year student, anything less won't be an option. You would have less of a free time during the spring season, which would mean one thing. You must rest during the Easter! You could ask your parents to take a weekend vacation in a big city not far from the university, if not visit that natural park that you have seen in images for years. You also must not play catch up (on paper writing), so make sure that you would arrange your schedule accordingly. And follow it.
Hang out with your friends/course mates. Don't take your mental health for granted, as social media can't be a good substitute for quality time. It would be better to have a box of pizza and soda and/or beer, as budget could be a problem. Furthermore, frequent contacts with friends/course mates would help you steer clear of food. It's not a good thing to be bloated during this time of the year.
Prepare for the necessities. There's no need to be ahead of anyone else, but it won’t hurt to put it in one corner of your room (or cabinet). It should include warmer clothes. It you haven't thought of a pet plant, you could consider it this year. You don't have to worry about it (and turn to plastic). Your parents might help you on this one. You may recall your Lego blocks, which you have left at home. (If you’re a commuting student, then you could play with it often. It should be a good distraction.)
Be positive. If you don't have a copy of "Chicken Soup for the Soul", then you could search for Henry David Thoreau's inspirational quotes in "Walden". (If you're a Literature student, you must have compiled your favorite quotes from that collection of essays. Take a look at it one more time.) If it won't be good enough, then get in touch with an old friend. It can be a sibling or parent.
Your Transition Would Be Less Traumatic
Some (older) students would call the transition as back to torture, which could mean something. (Farewell to guiltlessly sleeping in.) You can look at it differently, as overcoming challenges would make you better. There’s nothing wrong about planning your summer at this very moment. The coronavirus would limit your options, which isn’t heartbreaking as you think. Summer could be the perfect time for binge watching Netflix shows, but you may be thinking of something else. Not example of hooks, not even a Roman holiday.
