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8 Ways to Get Through Finals

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MSU chapter.

1. Take frequent Netflix breaks.

Studying is all well and good, but don’t overwork yourself. Make sure to set aside time for a good ol’ Netflix binge and plenty of junk food.

 

2. Treat yo’ self to Dairy Store ice cream.

Dairy store ice cream makes everything better, especially during finals week.

 

3. Christmas decorations!

It’s not hard to get into the Christmas spirit, so get a tree with your roomie, hang up some colorful string lights and allow yourself to be soothed by the comfort of your room.

 

4. Get a good work-out in.

Exercise releases endorphins, which will put you in a better mood. So if you’re feeling stressed out, make sure to go for a jog to work off all of the stress.

 

5. Sleep, sleep and more sleep.

Like you really need an excuse to sleep? Seriously though, sleep is good for you. Please make sure you rest up for your exams.

 

6. Find your perfect study spot.

Nothing beats that place where you feel perfectly relaxed and focused at the same time.

 

7. Remember you’ll be home soon.

Knowing you’ll soon be back with your awesome family is enough motivation to get you through finals. Think home-cooked meals!

 

8. Study in groups and with friends.

Just make sure you’re actually making progress.

Bekkah Baldwin is a sophomore at Michigan State University and is still undeclared but thinking about majoring in Neuroscience or Psychology with a minor in German. She loves to write, loves her school, and loves the idea of giving young women an outlet for their voices to be heard. So HerCampus seemed like the perfect place for her. When she's not busy studying, she enjoys being the goofy person she is with her friends and watching Netflix (because who doesn't). Her favorite shows include Friends, Gilmore Girls, Parks and Rec and One Tree Hill. Reading is another hobby, as is writing the occasional FanFiction for some of her favorite 80s movies. During summer breaks she works at the movie theatre in her hometown, one of her favorite places in the world and finds herself eating popcorn and drinking slushies all day. She works as a tour guide at MSU and has never stopped being excited about having the opportunity to show off her awesome school. She's 50% German and tends to visit family in Europe once a year. She wants to study abroad for sure and travel the world long after her college days are over. College was a wonderful transition, a place where she instantly felt she belonged and found her best friends, and she can't wait to see what this year as part of the HerCampus team will bring. Go Green!
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