Keep Calm and Study On

            As I write this, here at Michigan State we are in the midst of finals. You know, that dreaded week of exams, the one that determines if you are going to pass your Chemistry class and your sanity. Did I just see you cringe? Good, that means you know what I am talking about.
 
            In one word, this week can be summed up as chaotic. You have three exams, two papers, and that final project due within a span of seventy-two hours. Sometimes, you feel like your brain is about to explode. Maybe it already has and you are trying to squish it back together. However, there is a way to avoid serious brain-burstage. In fact, I am here to give you a few simple tips and last minute answers on how to keep your sanity intact during this insane week.
 
            First and foremost, breathe. That is the most important aspect because one, you need air to live, and two, it helps you relax. Seriously, take a moment and sit back in your chair. Breathe in slowly. . .and let it out with a sigh. Ok, now you are in a condition to continue.
 
            Second, organization is key during this week of insanity. “What?” you say. “I thought learning last minute Medieval History facts was the essential part. . .” Sorry to disappoint, but that is not it.
 
            See, during stressful periods, like finals week, most of us tend to lose it. We get overwhelmed with things to do, stuff to study, and that familiar friend of ours, procrastination. However, this can all be solved through some serious list-making and time-managing. It is the simple step known as organizing that can be overlooked at moments like these. But I promise, it might just save that brain of yours from becoming a handful of slush.