Finals at UCI officially wrapped up this week and you would think three years into college I would know how to conquer finals, but unfortunately that’s not the case. If you’re anything like me here are some of the many thoughts and emotions, I was feeling during finals (with one exception).
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1. Denial
Finals week is here?! I could’ve sworn the semester just started last week and now I have four exams and four papers all due in one week?! I’ll never finish!
2. ProcrastinationÂ
I have to start studying…wait the Gilmore Girls revival is on Netflix? I totally have time to study and have fun.
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3. Sleep DeprivationÂ
I’ve slept five hours in the past two days…why am I like this? MUST SLEEP BUT I NEED AN A IN THIS CLASS! *Consumes three cups of coffee in two hours*
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4. Happiness
I AM FREE! I can’t wait to party it up with my friends and get far away from campus for a whole month.
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5. Anxiety
Final grades have been posted already?! *Checks grade immediately* Or Why haven’t my grades been posted? Are my teachers trying to torture me? *Refreshes page every hour*
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6. BoredomÂ
Well it’s been a full day of break and none of my friends have contacted me. I have no friends. I am not loved and I will just Netflix and sleep by myself. It’s fine. Really.
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7. ExcitementÂ
In all seriousness, I am very excited to have a month that isn’t involved with stress, anxiety or tests. This writer is particularly excited because her birthday is coming up soon! (December 14: mark your calendars)
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Enjoy your winter break and enjoy your holiday now that finals are over! The holidays are a time of joy and appreciation so I hope whatever your plans are over winter break that you enjoy yourself and take time to appreciate what you have!
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