Average people associate October with spooky and scary things like vampires, scary movies, and trick-or-treating; however college students have a much scarier association with the tenth month of the year, midterms. Midterms in all its horror evokes images of coffee-driven sleepless nights, of scrambling to finish a six page paper, of desperately trying to memorize 100 different terms and their significance, and of horrific and bloodcurdling stress. It is important to be both mentally prepared for whatever horrors may await you, as well as have the items needed to get you through this frightening time.
A water bottle. Although college students are typically big proprietors of coffee, during the day water is the way to go. Water will keep you hydrated and feeling good all day, without any of the jitters that coffee might cause.Too boot, usually on water is actually allowed within exams rooms or libraries, so a water is a must for camping out all day in a library or even just have an exam. Chances are your campus has water bottle filler everywhere, so by bringing a reusable bottle, you’ll be able to reap the benefits all day.
An extra exam book. Just do yourself a favor and buy two rather than only one. You would hate to be caught about to take a midterm and not have the supplies you need. Even if you don’t use it this midterm season know this: you’re in college and more likely than not you will need it at some point.
A healthy, yet tasty snack. After studying in the library for seven hours or before a two hour exam you’ll need something to give yourself a little boost. Something with a little protein like nuts, or even some fruit will give your mind and body the extra boost it needs to keep going. Also you don’t want to be caught, without food, and without anytime to make it to a dining hall. So help yourself by just throwing in a string cheese or apple in your bag, you will thank yourself later.
Trust me we have all been there, its hour six of studying and just as you go to check a text you received your phone’s goes black, completely dead. It’s a truly horrifying sentiment and there is only one way to stop it, bring a phone charger. Yes, depending on what kind you have it can be a struggle to find an outlet, or it’s just bulking to carry around, but it will all be worth it when you are able to not be stuck with a dead phone and hours of studying left to go.