What would the scenery look like?
Without question, somewhere sunny, not humid, and with the perfect breeze to keep the temperature low. Though, this doesn’t mean the beach. Somewhere with soft grass, with only the occasional cluster of trees. Whenever it got too hot or whatnot, there would be resort-themed-hotel waiting for me and whoever I was with. Somewhere in the complex, there’d be an outdoor pool along with an outdoor snack-bar. At night, the sky would be crystal clear, and the stars perfectly visible (a luxury cities can’t afford).

Who would be around you?
None other than my closest friends. It would be time to get away from the usual crowd and family. Sometimes having too many of your friends around you all the time can be a hassle, so this would be the perfect excuse to get away from them. Our living quarters would be one gigantic suite. Each with our own beds, but with one big plasma TV somewhere. There’d be a small table that we could share, just to play poker or other card games.

How would you spend your time there?
Our days would look like this. In the morning, we’d sleep until the sun wakes us up. Watch a bit of TV together and finish a couple rounds of Big2. Next thing on our agenda would be to grab the sun. Depending on the mood, we could head to the beach, or stay near the hotel with the grass and pool. Bumming around can be relaxing and healthy. Nearing the end of the afternoon as the sun starts to fall, we would go to the gym and sweat a little bit before dinner. Also depending on our mood, dinner could be at the hotel, the beach, or even in the most nearby city. Finishing dinner, we’d go to wherever all the buzz is at. Maybe a big party or a concert. Only until everyone is drained will we return to our hotel.

Only one more year until senior trip! A tradition where seniors go off with their friends wherever in the world over the summer after graduation. It’s our turn soon, and as far away as it is, it doesn’t hurt to dream about it! Give me suggestions or tell me what you think!

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So who else has been sitting up late, textbook in hand, notes on the floor, and calculator on lap recently? I’m enjoying my summer holidays as I write this, remembering the many (too many) nights attempting to study on my bed. That, as most students know best, is the biggest mistake that can be made the night before a big exam.

Some things just don’t work. This is a list that all students staying up late should consult!

I’m telling you, all these methods have been used before by people at my own school.
Will NOT help your performance:
- sticking notes on face and sleeping
- using textbook as pillow
- throwing textbook pages into the bathtub like rose petals
- studying on bed
- studying on floor
- studying in the shower

It’s going to be pointless for me to tell you to study a day or two earlier prior to that big exam you have. We all have our reasons for studying last minute. My personal favorite is that I won’t be able to remember a thing that I study for any more than 24 hours, so studying any earlier would be silly. So instead, here’s a list of things that will help you.

- consider how closely related your exam and the amount of sleep you’re getting is (for example, a history test would require more study over sleep; while an English test would require a clear mind to write freely)
- avoid your bed. pile your papers, pens, textbooks, and bags onto your bed sheet
- determine what is essential to study, and what will score you the big points
- make room on your desk!

Summer should be creeping up on most people now so…time to relax! Hope everyone else had fun with their exams, because I sure didn’t :D. (That’s how I came up with half of the stuff on what NOT to do :P)