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Here at Emerson, we embrace the warm summer months in Boston as the perfect time to reset, relax, and, perhaps, begrudgingly, prepare for the upcoming semester. We know we all cringe at back-to-school commercials in July, but the slower summer pace is the ideal time to get organized and set yourself up for success. Whether you are just beginning your grad school journey or entering your final year, this list of tips will help you strike the balance between remaining rested and productive, and helping you feel more prepared come September.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Practice Your Commute to School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ll be traveling to Emerson\u2019s campus<\/strong><\/a> from home or work, summer is a great time to test the best route to get here and avoid any stress on the first day of class. We recommend trying different methods as well. See which MBTA<\/strong><\/a> T-line gets you here the fastest, or consider whether walking or taking a bus might be more efficient. It\u2019s even better to know multiple ways to get here so unexpected closures or delays don\u2019t lead to last-minute scrambling. Remember: since many graduate classes start at 6 PM, give yourself extra time to commute through rush hour traffic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organize Your Work Space<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Set up a designated space in your apartment or home where you can focus and do your school work. Most importantly, be sure it\u2019s somewhere other than your bed! Studies<\/strong><\/a> show that doing work in bed can not only affect your productivity, but impact the quality of your sleep. And as busy grad school students, we need as much restorative sleep as we can get! Whether you\u2019re working from a desk, kitchen table, or comfortable chair, try to make the space your own. Add a low-maintenance succulent plant, a motivational poster or note, or even a piece of school work that you\u2019re particularly proud of.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By making a conscious effort to carve out a designated space to work, you\u2019ll be ready for days of reading, writing, and other homework\u2014and you might even be excited to settle into your special space to do it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare for the Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all know that applying for jobs<\/strong><\/a> can feel like its own full-time job in itself! The process can be daunting and overwhelming, and when we\u2019re trying to balance class, homework, jobs, and social plans during the school year, applying for jobs or internships can be the last thing we have energy for. Although it may feel like a drag, summertime is actually the perfect time to prepare for the job search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment with Emerson\u2019s Career Development Center<\/strong><\/a> and explore all the opportunities Handshake<\/strong><\/a>, Emerge<\/strong><\/a>, and LinkedIn have to offer. Make a list of websites you want to check frequently for new job postings. Personally, I like to keep a spreadsheet with each company\u2019s name, the position title, job description, and the application deadline. This practice helps me avoid missing important information and lets me refer back to a job description if it disappears from a company\u2019s website. If you want to take it a step further, you can color-code your spreadsheet based on where you are in the process (applied, interviewing, accepted, rejected, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do the Tasks You Always Put Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a running to-do list of little tasks that never seem to get done? This summer, open the windows to let in some fresh air, put on an upbeat playlist, and knock those items off the list. Take time to clear out your email inbox, unsubscribing from companies that send one too many sales alerts. Add your new class schedule to your online calendar, and create new folders on your computer\u2019s File Explorer for the upcoming semester. In the same vein, clean out your downloads folder, creating space for the inevitable hundreds of readings you\u2019ll download for class. Update your LinkedIn profile with new positions or skills you gained since the end of the spring semester. And to prepare for your best back-to-school wardrobe, go through your closet and donate clothes<\/strong><\/a> you no longer wear. You just might donate someone\u2019s new favorite first-day-of-school outfit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Much Needed Mental Health Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And finally, enjoy the summer for all that it is! Although it\u2019s last on our tip guide, making time for relaxation should be at the top of your summer priority list. Don\u2019t feel guilty for taking time to slow down; you don\u2019t have to be productive every second of the day! Living in a vibrant place like Boston, the warm months bring a myriad of fun activities, and we can sometimes feel the pressure to be busy all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s great to take advantage of the city\u2019s free outdoor workout classes<\/strong><\/a> or all the amazing festivals<\/strong><\/a>, but \u201cmaking the most of it\u201d can also mean laying in the sun with a good book, hitting up one of Boston\u2019s amazing beaches, or even trying a new local ice cream spot and then staying in to binge-watch a new TV show (are you Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad?<\/strong><\/a>). Resting your mind before September is one of the most important things we can do to prepare for the fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let us know what your favorite way is to prepare for a new school year! It\u2019s okay to feel overwhelmed, hopeful, anxious, or everything in between. We couldn\u2019t be more excited to have our grad students back on Emerson\u2019s campus in a few weeks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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