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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hampton U chapter.

So, you just received your class schedule, and your professors are already talking about assignments, quizzes, and tests. The first thought that pops into your mind is… “How am I going to survive this year?” Well, sit back and take a deep breath, because I am going to give you three tips that will ensure you a successful semester.

The three tips we will be discussing are; Prioritizing, Goal Setting, and Having Confidence!

 

1.    Prioritizing

 

Prioritizing your classes, obligations, and task will help to increase your overall motivation to achieve a successful semester. When you take the time to sit and plan your activities and assignments you become more invested into your work. Something that truly helps me to stay present in the semester is investing in a good planner. Planners increase your organization skills and act as a constant reminder of what you are trying to accomplish.

 

2.    Goal Setting

 

Setting goals throughout the week and month also help to encourage your overall outlook on the semester. Goals can range from many different aspects as well, from academics to personal development. Applying goals to your semester schedule, will give you motivation to complete certain tasks.

 

Ex: This semester I will take 30 minutes out of my day to practice self-care. 

Ex: I will complete a chapter a day for my HIST 106 course.

 

3.    Having Confidence 

 

This tip is easier said than done, but self-motivating yourself is one of the best ways to keep moving forward. You are your biggest critic, so when you tell yourself “you can’t do it” your mind starts to believe. A great way to self-motivate yourself is to listen to Podcast. One of my favorite stations to listen to right now is, Slay Girl Slay. The host Ashley talks about topics that are very common amongst young girls, especially college students. The last suggestions are to download Self Affirmation apps. These provide daily messages that help motivate and encourage you throughout the day. 

 

Ex: Eternal Sunshine, SelfishBabe, and Mantra 

I hope these tips were helpful, don’t forget that everyone gets down once in a while, but it is your choice to get back up and try again. Go kill this semester babe!

 

Ciara White-Sparks is a Junior Broadcast Journalism major & Marketing minor from Las Vegas, Nevada. Her goal is to pursue a career in Entertainment as a Media Correspondent and TV Host. While working as a Public Relations Consultant. Ciara is involved in a plethora of organizations on campus. She has a podcast entitled, "Seriously Flawed but Destined to be Great." A virtual talk show, entitled "The Saturday Social," is now streaming on YouTube. Lastly, she has her non-profit movement entitled, “F.B.W. The Movement” which is dedicated to speaking purpose into girls the ages 13-18. She is a lover of all things beauty and pageantry and she hopes to be the next Miss USA in the year 2024.
Tiana Ruffin

Hampton U '21

I have the privilege to serve as Campus Correspondent for the Her Campus Hampton U Chapter a second year! I am a graduating Senior, Strategic Communications major, Marketing minor currently studying at the illustrious Hampton University. I am from Richmond, VA (shoutout to the 804!). In addition to classes, I run my own creative agency, Tiana Nichelle Marketing where I specialize in social media management, content creation, public relations, and branding. My love for the PR and Communications industry is the reason my ultimate goal is to become a celebrity publicist in the upcoming years! Her Campus Hampton U is an organization that is near and dear to me and I am so happy to be a leader of this ELITE chapter!