It's that time of year again. The time when college students across the nation are returning for their second semester of the school year. And for some, like me, it's their second semester ever of college; or even their first (for all those who took a semester off)!

With the new semester comes new classes, possibly new friends, and definitely some new experiences. Since we know we're going to experience new things, and maybe even some "firsts", why do we treat the new semester like it's the same? Like we've done it before? Every year on New Years Eve, whether you make a resolution or not, we all reflect on the past year that's about to end and mentally prepare for stepping into a new year.

learn how I'm planning for next semester here

If we learn to treat this new semester like we do the New Year, then we wouldn't go back to school being stressed. With no presumptions to weigh you down. Only the excitement of the potential greatness about to happen!

This is why I'm making New Semester Resolutions. And I think you guys should too!! Even my high school readers who aren't getting new classes can still resolve to make a little change in how they approach the oncoming semester. Here are a few example resolutions that you can use to make your own!