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

 

In five weeks, say goodbye to those books! Summer is just around the corner, but remember to finish off the semester STRONG ladies! These last few weeks might be the hardest, but take breaks every now and again. A mind overloaded is just as useful as an empty mind. Go outside and get some fresh air; take a walk or go treat yourself to a refreshment or snack. Getting some fresh air will help your mind relax. Anyway, who doesn’t love those wonderful Spring scents outside everywhere?! Or if you prefer the indoors, watch one of your favorite episodes on Hulu.com, a movie, or a music video on YouTube. If these options aren’t enough for you, put some headphones in and lay down for a while.

As easy as it is to fall into the pressure and stress of finals and things that need to get done, these ‘breaks’ are essential. From my experience, taking a break lets me come back to my studies and feel more ‘at peace.’ I am able to feel relaxed, tranquil and organize my materials so that my desk space doesn’t feel as overwhelming. Also, something that most oftentimes helps with mental health is rewarding yourself for completing a task. This ‘reward’ can serve as a reminder of self-recognition. You can feel good about getting through the hard stuff and then, in turn, treat yourself to something good. J Just as the saying goes: “What would you like to hear first, the good or the bad news?” Well, for me, I would want the bad news first and then to end on a pleasant note with the good news. The same concept corresponds with getting through a difficult task. Lastly, please keep in mind that life is beautiful so live it beautifully as we together seize these last weeks of school!

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Hailing from eastern Washington, Julia attends the University of Portland in Oregon, as a Communication Studies major with an emphasis on Journalism. As a magazine and book junkie, Julia reads everything (and anything) she can get her hands on, especially those passionate on young adult culture and entertainment. A woman that gets stir-crazy easily, Julia has been fortunate to have traveled many summers in a row to foreign countries, including a study abroad course in Austria, Germany, and Great Britain. Since a ripe age, she has grown and cultivated her passion and dream of working for a magazine and spreading awareness as well as happiness through the tips of her fingers. Always finding time for herself, Julia can frequently be found quoting movie lines (most frequently Will Ferrell or Vince Vaughn), having a 90's dance party with her roommates, or rereading "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" for the 40th time.