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Getting refocused after break
Student studies, workout plans often diminish in spring
By: Tim Ottusch
Issue date: 3/12/08 Section: Lifeline
Sunburns and tans are the only concrete remains of spring break.
Students may now be tempted to continue their vacations into the rest of the school year.
"It's always hard to come back from a vacation, and it takes a few days to get back into the routine," said Jane Johnson, assistant director of academic advising and assistance. "And to get refocused and figure what is it I'm doing here and what is it I want to achieve."
Johnson said attending class is critical to getting back into a routine.
"It's tough for people to get back into the routine (of attending class) after coming back from a vacation," she said. "But if you can at least go to class right away and continue that habit, it's a good start."
Amy Faber, academic adviser for the South Quad Success Center, said besides attending class, students should meet with their instructors and seek tutoring if they need the extra help.
Johnson said it is useful for students to do a self-check of their academic standing.
"I can't stress how important I think it is for everybody to sort of re-assess where they are and what their goal is and what they need to do to get there," Johnson said.
There are options for those who don't think their grades can be saved.
"If you are doing poorly in a class at this point, to kind of save your overall GPA, maybe consider withdrawing from a class," Faber said.
The class withdraw deadline for this semester is March 21.
While students' worries might soon be on raising their GPA, they also might want to think about lowering their waistbands.
Before spring break, students flock to the gyms to get a perfect beach body. But instead of continuing that program upon arrival, many just give it up.
Don Peddie, physical education and sport instructor, said getting a partner helps keep the motivation to get to the gym every day.
"If you have a partner to work out with, you're not only letting yourself down if you don't show up, you're letting your partner down," he said.
He also said with warmer weather on the way, he thinks people on campus should start walking more.
"I would make this a walking campus now that the weather is starting to clear," he said. "...Get out and walk."
He also suggested people buy a pedometer and get the recommended 10,000 steps per day.
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Students may now be tempted to continue their vacations into the rest of the school year.
"It's always hard to come back from a vacation, and it takes a few days to get back into the routine," said Jane Johnson, assistant director of academic advising and assistance. "And to get refocused and figure what is it I'm doing here and what is it I want to achieve."
Johnson said attending class is critical to getting back into a routine.
"It's tough for people to get back into the routine (of attending class) after coming back from a vacation," she said. "But if you can at least go to class right away and continue that habit, it's a good start."
Amy Faber, academic adviser for the South Quad Success Center, said besides attending class, students should meet with their instructors and seek tutoring if they need the extra help.
Johnson said it is useful for students to do a self-check of their academic standing.
"I can't stress how important I think it is for everybody to sort of re-assess where they are and what their goal is and what they need to do to get there," Johnson said.
There are options for those who don't think their grades can be saved.
"If you are doing poorly in a class at this point, to kind of save your overall GPA, maybe consider withdrawing from a class," Faber said.
The class withdraw deadline for this semester is March 21.
While students' worries might soon be on raising their GPA, they also might want to think about lowering their waistbands.
Before spring break, students flock to the gyms to get a perfect beach body. But instead of continuing that program upon arrival, many just give it up.
Don Peddie, physical education and sport instructor, said getting a partner helps keep the motivation to get to the gym every day.
"If you have a partner to work out with, you're not only letting yourself down if you don't show up, you're letting your partner down," he said.
He also said with warmer weather on the way, he thinks people on campus should start walking more.
"I would make this a walking campus now that the weather is starting to clear," he said. "...Get out and walk."
He also suggested people buy a pedometer and get the recommended 10,000 steps per day.
lifeline@cm-life.com
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