Uni-mode (university mode) is a state of mind, body and soul. It occurs when an individual is faced with three factors: prolonged exposure to university related stress, a forgiving schedule (days off, late classes etc) and assignment deadlines looming. The paradox of uni-mode is that it represents ones inability to focus on one thing because many things loom.
An individual stuck in the confines of uni-mode is susceptible to a variety of symptoms: writer's block, severe procrastination, being completely unaware of what day it is, and an inability to plan. Days fly by. You can't fall asleep at night, you can't wake up in the morning. You sacrifice meals, bathing, shaving and the selection of clean clothes. You can't study anything because you have to study everything. You spend hours working but have little to show. I feel uni-mode looming.
Over my days at uni I have discovered a few tricks to battle this affliction. The real key is to catch it early and nip it in the bud before it consumes you. Never accept it. If it goes on too long the papers will suffer. Highly effective methods to combat uni-mode are the creation of lists, studying at the library (too many distractions at home, like blogger), exercise, and avoidance of alcholol; All of which I have yet to implement but fully intend to. I will put it on my list.
I have a month and a half to write 4 papers; a manageable task if I can avoid getting sucked into the abyss that is uni-mode.
