How to Sweeten your Final year of University.
- Raluca Babos
- Dec 4, 2018
- 3 min read
Let's be honest. The final year of university is a pain. When I was in my second years and had the third years telling me just how difficult its was... well, lets just say I didn't believe them one bit. I thought to my self... "Im sure it will be fine!" but no. It is not easy at all.
It started off easy until you realise that you are so busy with your jobs and university work, that it's almost impossible to socialise and just have any time for yourself. ( Im going to be brutally honest with you guys, because I wish I knew to be more organised from the beginning) It wont be easy... but this is my advice, of what I wish I would have done from the beginning.
1. The first month. Take advantage of it. It's the most laid back month, which means: find out what needs to be done and by when. Get a head start in researching and planning of what your dissertation or final projects will be about, so when the time comes, you won't be panicking because you have no idea what you are doing. I am just finishing my first semester and this is definitely what I will be using my free time over christmas to do. I will make plans, and even get a head start on my projects. The sooner you have things done, the less mental breakdowns you could possibly have.
2. You won't please everyone. Stand up for your work even if your lecturers seem to never be happy with what you make. I mean... this is easier said than done, I must admit. BUT.... in my situation being a photography student, everyones style is different, so there will always be people who don't see eye to eye with you and will try and put you down. Just stay strong, and if you feel like you've done the most you can by pushing yourself and you hare happy with the result... than OWN IT!
3. INDULGE AND TAKE A BREAK. After the 3 years of being at university.. gaining and losing weight constantly, I have realised that there is no point of trying to be on a diet and holding back from the things that make you happy. Your already stressed and have a lot of work, so why not do the things you love? Take some time for yourself. Watch a movie? or meet up with some old friends? Just take a break from work every know and then and let your mind rest. Also... CHOCOLATE. I have no idea what I would do without chocolate this year. You know what ? Ive eaten a whole jar of Nutella, numerous amount of snicker bars and not to mention the whole delicious box of HEIDI's Fruit & Nut chocolate box, and I am not even ashamed. Sometime you just gotta do what makes you happy and to get you through the stress... even if this may not be the healthiest of options! hahah don't judge!
Lastly.... enjoy every last moment. Even if every single day you wish it would just end already!! haha try and make the most of it.. because after this comfortable, constant routine of work and seeing your friends everyday, you will be going into the real world, and that wont be as easy.
Good luck in your final year!
Raluca x
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