Maintaining motivation nowadays is one of the most important things that should be focused on as a college student especially in a global pandemic. School can seem daunting because of the current environment we are experiencing so it’s important to take time to recollect yourself so you can put your best foot forward and it can reflect in your academics. A great resource to take advantage of is the SMART Lab, SMART stands for Stress Management and Resiliency Lab, I have used this resource in the past and have learned a couple of things. Pre-COVID you were able to visit the physical lab and have sensors attached to you, so you could see how your body reacts to certain situations and how that can negatively (or positively impact you). I specifically use this service to get a better grip on managing academic-related stress and properly meditating. I would recommend this app specifically to first years because it can really change the trajectory of your experience in college if you are able to not only soar academically but mentally because they do correspond. Take your first year to find resources that benefit you outside of the classroom because this will ultimately affect your time inside the classroom!
Source: https://u.osu.edu/smartlab/