It is officially to the point in the semester when midterms are completed, and what can feel like a work overload is upon us. As the work starts to become steady, students’ stress levels begin to become more prevalent. When students begin to study for different tests, projects, exams, and other assignments, it is important to make sure mental health is also a priority.

Luckily, there are several different ways and places for students to study that could benefit their academic achievements and goals. Junior Jude Graham shared what he does to ease stress and what benefits him in times of academic stress.

“Whenever I have a to do list, I write what needs to be done on my whiteboard, so I am organized,” Graham said.

In times of stress, one of the best things to do to stay on top of your work is to find what it is that keeps you motivated. Tips for organization may include using a planner, making sticky notes, or as Graham mentioned, writing what needs to be done on a whiteboard.

It is easy to procrastinate in times of stress. Once procrastination begins, it is really easy to fall into a hole that is hard to pull yourself out of. Graham added what he does in situations where he feels that he is procrastinating.

“[When I find myself procrastinating] I get a food or drink I enjoy and then I sit down and do homework, it is kind of like a mental thing to help me do homework,” Graham said.

The environment where you study can also play a part in keeping yourself accountable and organized with your work. Whether the best place for you to study is in the Union, dorm room, the library, it is important for students to stay consistent.

“My favorite place is studying in my room because it helps me focus best when no one is around me,” Graham added.

As the semester continues and finals are on the horizon, knowing what you need to do for yourself is essential to your academic success.