With Reading Week approaching, there also comes the time for midterms and research papers. Sometimes this can give you nightmares (It’s certainly given me some odd ones). First step is to take a deep breath, exhale and do not panic, no matter how intense the nightmare was. One of the first steps is to look at your lecture notes and textbook to see what you need to keep ahold of in your mind. After that, go talk to your professor, they can help you figure out things you didn’t quite understand when you first attended the lecture. Create a plan of action to tackle the problems areas you have identified, collaborate with your professor and find ways to improve, snd to use the information the best way for you.

You can also make appointments with various academic tutors or advisors at student services to get a bit of extra help. Join a study group, find someone who took the class previously to give you some tips, or explore the many other on campus and online resources available to help you out. There is someone out there who can help you before and after a midterm.

Just remember to look at all your options before you decide anything about the class, midterm and overall G.P.A. Don’t let the anxiety and nightmares of it get to you. It only seems spooky if you believe it is.