The Final Countdown!

By Genevieve Buthod

The Final Countdown!

First of all, sorry for getting that stuck in everyone’s heads. I can’t believe we’ve survived another semester! For me, I honestly believe that this is the most difficult semester I have ever lived through, and probably will ever face. I had to take on so much new information so quickly simultaneously over the past three months. Has it really only been that long? I know it’s cliché, but college really does fly past you.

Hope the stress isn’t killing everyone. I know my biggest challenge isn’t the tests themselves, but simply convincing myself that I’m actually capable of doing well on them. I think the psychological barriers between you and your goals are far greater hurdles than any tangible obstacles could ever be. Our imaginations are so powerful, and as we get older, it seems we only use them to think of all of the ways things could go wrong.

It’s good to realize that no matter what things may seem like in your head, there is no way they could end up fulfilling your expectations in reality. We come up with all of these crazy scenarios, and draw so many conclusions off of our own assumptions that we forget how unlikely any of it is. It’s comforting to know that stress really is all in your head. You are in control of yourself at all times, whether or not you realize it. A few breathing exercises can put you in a mindset to ace a situation, even if you feel a little unsteady going into it.

Have fun over break, everyone! Enjoy quality time with your loved ones, and maybe even a break to spend time on yourself for once. See you all in 2012!

Genevieve Buthod is a sophomore, and a double major in computer science and philosophy. She is a women’s studies minor, and thinking about a music minor as well. Genevieve is an officer in the Alliance (the GSA) and is a happy, healthy vegan. She is also involved with the Students for Justice in Palestine.