How can I stay motivated with schoolwork?
Ms. Faux
Staying motivated in any sense can be a difficult thing to master. Whether it be staying motivated at college, work or within your relationships, it takes work. Oftentimes, figuring out how to juggle these things is overwhelming. However, what always helps me is throwing all of my responsibilities to the wind. Why would I stress with all the boring stuff, like my GPA, when I can worry about all the functions I can go to this weekend? The whole stressed-out-college-kid look is not the energy we should bring into this school year anyway. You’re only young and spontaneous for a short amount of time. Don’t spend all of it doing things that give you frown lines. So if you have a major project due at 11:59 p.m., or a shift you agreed to cover, or a coffee date with a guy in your statistics class that you didn’t even want to go on, remember that the best life is an easy one!
Dr. Fact
Motivation can be quite the struggle in college. Although this time in life is usually associated with parties and “fun,” it is important to remember that this is also the time when you are working towards the rest of your life. Everything you do now will impact your future career and goals. Therefore, it is vitally important that you stay on your A game even though it can be hard. One way I stay motivated is through creating habits. Each day for the past two weeks I’ve been studying for two hours in the library. Afterwards, I reward myself with a coffee.
How do I be cool in college?
Ms. Faux
There are many incredible changes that a young person experiences when transitioning from high school to college. From curfews and restrictions to independence and a worsened diet, these changes can be nerve-racking. But, when it comes to being confident within your college experience, there are a few basic rules to ensure that you are the life — and possibly death — of the party. The first rule is to never leave your dorm. Staying in your room 24/7 is a great way to get all the super cool people to come to you and to always have a full social battery! The second rule is to NEVER interact with other people in your classes. This way, you can maintain a mysterious and nonchalant demeanor that will make everyone wonder, “Who is that person and why do they keep mumbling strange things to themselves?” The last rule is to never go to fun events around campus, such as sporting events or doing yoga with baby goats. Attending these events will let everyone know that you might LIKE campus. What could be more uncool than enjoying and interacting with your environment??
Dr. Fact
In college, as opposed to high school, there are less cliques and everyone arrives on a level playing field. However, that doesn’t necessarily ensure that you are cool. Cool people present themselves with confidence while maintaining humility. They are accepting to all and intend to establish genuine relationships. These are very great characteristics to aim for, but keep in mind that everyone has their own idea of “cool.”
I haven’t had my first kiss and I’m in college HELPPPP!
Ms. Faux
In today’s society, so much emphasis is put on finding romantic love. Though it might seem like not having your first kiss by college is the end-all-be-all, I’m here to reassure you that you are totally fine! Having your first kiss is a milestone that some of us reached at the spring fling dance in the seventh grade due to the peer pressure of our slightly toxic friend group. Now that seventh grade has come and gone, it’s time to think about your options. The first option could be bribing the Noah Centineo-looking-boy in your statistics class to pretend to be your boyfriend and hope you have your own Netflix-rom-com-worthy first kiss. Option two would be to look at local nunneries and see if they have any spots available. Not only do you get free meals and board, but you get an adorable dress! Your last option, and possibly the most boring one, is waiting for the universe to bring the right person to you.
Dr. Fact
At face value, not having your first kiss by college may seem detrimental to your social standing and kind of like the end of the world; however, it’s really not a big deal. In fact, many people are in the same boat! Before you make any irrational decisions that you may regret, you must first assess your feelings and determine whether it is societal and peer pressure that is creating this insecurity or if you actually want to have this first kiss.