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How to Survive Finals 101

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

 

6 DAYS. 144 HOURS. 8640 MINUTES. HELP.

Oh, no – finals week. What on Earth are we going to do? All of our professors have decided that the next six days were solely designed for students to complete six papers, 11 projects and countless hours of studying – all while trying to stay sane.

Nervous? Fear not. Her Campus Ball State to the rescue! During finals week, we’ll be scattered around campus to give as much love and support as we can – all thanks to some generous donations form our sponsors. Below, we highlighted the importance of each item we’ll be handing out, along with some other fun, helpful tips to keep you sane. You won’t want to miss this!

 

1. TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray

Whatever you do, don’t forget to take care of yourself! The number-one styling brand in the country, TRESemmé wants to make sure you’re looking mighty fine as you go in to take your finals. 

Hairy life hack: When you tie your hair too tight (and often), it strains the follicles and prevents hair growth. Try not to frequently tie your ponytail in the same spot.

 

2. Vera Bradley Zip ID Cases

That’s right, ladies. This one’s bound to be a favorite. Carry your ID in style with one of these awesome Vera Bradley ID cases. Better yet? You can store that extra change you find cleaning out your dorm room before going home!

Where’s my bag, again: Add a carabineer clip to the passenger seat headrest to keep your purse upright and within easy reach.

 

3. Free food from Chipotle

You won’t go hungry during finals week, this year. Muncie might not have a Chipotle, but that doesn’t have to stop you from grabbing one of these great coupons before heading home. Who can resist all of the healthy, non-GMO ingredients they use in their food? Not us, that’s for sure!

Don’t spoil the cake: Keep cakes moist by placing a piece of bread on top overnight.

 

4. Michael Kors Tattoos

Walk into your next exam in style. Michael Kors metallic scented temporary tattoos are the first of their kind, and you’re bound to look great while wearing one of these beautiful designs.  Make sure to snap a pic and share this coolness with your friends – they’re sure to love them, too!

How to avoid blisters: Getting new running shoes can be a pain on your feet, but you can stretch them out overnight. Put a plastic bag full of water in each shoe, and put them in the freezer. The water freezes and expands, stretching out the shoes for you when you put them on next.

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Casey Smith

Ball State