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Rebecca Meyers<\/strong> | Lifestyle editor<\/span><\/p>\n In a perfect world, our classes would always align with our preferred times and schedules. As many students know, however, schedules rarely end up as such. The \u201cawkward class gap,\u201d usually an hour or two, is a common experience in which there\u2019s just enough time between classes for it to drag on, but for most, it\u2019s just barely too short to dive into something more productive. There are options, though, that don\u2019t require too much focus for those that aren\u2019t sure how to use the in-betweens. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read over notes:<\/strong> Sometimes full on studying doesn\u2019t feel like an option during this time, especially for those that might study better at home and live off campus. Just taking a quick glance at notes, however, will help the information sink in, leaving less studying to do later.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Update your planner:<\/strong> The syllabus usually has a calendar, but it\u2019s not uncommon for unforeseen circumstances to change the schedule up a bit. Things can change often in personal and professional lives as well, so taking a few extra minutes to make sure everything is still set straight can help with feeling more prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Browse classes for next term:<\/strong> An option for pretty much everyone except seniors in their last term, making a rough drafts of schedules to come may not be very pressing at all times, but it may come in handy when the next registration date rolls around. Spring Term registration starts on Feb. 25.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take a power nap:<\/strong> It\u2019s not uncommon to hear at least one person say \u201cI\u2019m so tired\u201d at least once a day, or hear stories of a term paper that took most of the night. Power naps may not be a solution, but they can certainly temper the problem. Many students live on or near campus, and even some that don\u2019t are willing to crash for a few minutes in their car or reserve some time in the Rest and Relaxation room on in the Student Health and Counseling Center.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n