Notes From ND
 | Author:
Mikayla Kraft, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News School Correspondent |
Mikayla Kraft
MT43 News Correspondent
It has been overwhelmingly busy lately. I am only in week 2 of Spring Semester classes and I can barely keep up. Most days, I find myself working incredibly hard all day to lay in bed at 8:30 and be ready to crash. Sitting down, and writing this article after not writing for multiple weeks, I reflect on how much this time means to me and how I want to use it wisely.
I am taking 20 credits this semester, a total of eight classes. And though this should be easy considering I took seven classes every semester throughout my high school years, it is quite the opposite. College has a completely different feel. Most of your time isn’t spent in classes, but instead, it is spent in your dorm, one of the study areas around campus, or in the dining center or one of the coffee shops. This time not spent in classes is usually dedicated to projects, homework, and online classes if any are being taken. As the class load seems to be extremely heavy and never-ending, there is rarely time to sit and do anything other than school.
This is where writing becomes a blessing to me. Writing can be a chore or be done because it is required of you, but I find it a productive pastime. Right now, I am sitting at my desk, drinking a hot coffee, and smelling my favorite wax used on my wax warmer - soft cashmere and amber. I am relaxed, not worried about the next assignment that is due or the class I need to get to in 10 minutes, knowing that my time is spent well and it isn’t wasted by doom scrolling through TikTok or Instagram Reels. It is also my way to connect with my fellow Montanans and provide a realist view and advice to those wanting to pursue a college degree.
It is impossible to worry about every class and know exactly what needs to be done and when, but by continuing to work hard and taking breaks when needed I can move my focus toward doing well in school by also prioritizing relaxation. My advice on a busy college schedule is to take small moments out of your day to focus on what makes you happy. It is by no means easy, and sometimes you can only take 5 minutes out of your day to wind down and focus on the now, but if you do it you will see that it is worth it. Life is too short to spend obsessing over the next grade received or the next degree to show off. Enjoy the little moments and never lose sight of what makes you happy.
