Well, collegiettes, it’s finally here. The worst week ever for college students: finals week. Here are 10 ways you know it’s definitely finals week. (Hint: we all need a little emotional support.)
1.) You know that by the end of the night on Monday, it’s all over for the rest of the week
We have finally run out of “I’ll do it tomorrow”s and our time to procrastinate has officially run out. Now we have to face that fact that it’s all downhill from here.
2.) There is no amount of coffee that can make anything better
It’s the unforunate truth. No matter how many times you run to Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks, no amount of caffeine is going to make this week any easier (or make you feel any more awake).
3.) Wearing the same leggings and over-sized sweatshirt all week is acceptable
Let’s face it, who really has time this week to do laundry? Just spray your clothes with a little Febreze or perfume and call it a day. This is a no judgment zone; we’re all in the same boat.
4.) It is also acceptable to cry in public
We’ve all been there, whether it’s crying in the library or even in class when you find out you have ANOTHER paper due this week as a final. Just let it out, honey.
5.) Sleeping anywhere you can find is the norm
Whether it’s 10-15 minutes for a study break or because you’ve pulled an all-nighter, we’ve all seen the one kid sleeping under a table in the library or in the back of a classroom. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.
6.) Your diet consists of only fast food or no food at all
As much as we wish for it, a home-cooked meal isn’t going to show up in front of most of us this week. Between studying, finishing papers, and completing group assignments, food is really the last thing on anyone’s mind.
7.) Calling your mom is expected
Sometimes, you just need a good pep-talk from mom to really get the ball rolling with studying and to get you through the week!
8.) Every inch of your bedroom is covered in flash cards, notebooks, and textbooks
Just imagine how good it’s going to feel at the end of the week when you can throw it all in the trash because you’ve seen the semester through!
9.) Pulling all-nighters is completely necessary
Though sleep is GREATLY needed and wanted this week, sometimes pulling all-nighters is the only way to make sure everything is 100% done
10.) You know there is a light at the end of the tunnel
And that light is at the end of your last final on Friday!
While finals week is the worst thing to ever happen in the history of college, you can get through it! Just believe in yourselves — you’re going to do great!
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