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

It’s getting to be that time of year and finals are quickly approaching. If you want to take some of the stress out of finals week there are a lot of things you can do right now to set yourself up for success. Using these tips, you’ll be able to take on finals week like a champ!

  1. Make a bomb playlist – if you’re going to get sh*t done when finals come around, you’ll need a motivating playlist. Start curating a list of the best songs now so you can just hit play when you finally sit down to study.
  2. Stake out your favorite study spot in the library – the library can be a battleground when it comes to finding study spots during finals. Start scoping out the scene now so you know exactly where you’re going when you get to the library.
  3. Get your chores done before – you may not want to tidy up your room or do the dishes right now, but you REALLY won’t want to when finals week rolls around. Spend a couple hours doing your chores now so you won’t have to worry about it later.
  4. Plan out good study outfits – it can be so tempting to wear the same sweats over and over again during finals, but try to plan out some good study outfits now so you don’t have to think about it later. Changing up your outfit will help you feel refreshed and focused.
  5. Have a friend change your social media/Netflix/Tumblr passwords until after you’re done with studying – the weeks leading up to finals are challenging as well, so maybe it’s time to take a break from social media until after finals are over. If you struggle with self-discipline when it comes to the Internet, have a friend change your passwords now so you that even if you’re tempted you’ll have no choice.
  6. Schedule your time now – making a tentative schedule now will only help you when you get to finals week. Plan out trips to the gym and meals so that you’ll force yourself to take breaks from working and have some time for yourself.
  7. Figure out the changes to quiet hours in your residence hall – during finals, quiet hours get extended so people can study in their dorms. Make sure you know when these are now so you can plan your schedule around them.
  8. Get all your favorite study snacks beforehand – even worse than finals week is finals week with no food. When you’re cramming for a test it can be hard to find time to cook, so do some meal planning now and make a trip to the grocery store to stock up on supplies.
  9. Calculate your grades or check in with professors to make sure you know how you need to do on finals – doing this now will help you gauge where you’re at in your classes and how hard you have to work for finals.
  10. Make sure you get a lot of sleep beforehand – getting sleep during finals is important, but making sure you get enough leading up to them is even more important. It will help you stay focused to be well rested when you start studying (even if your sleep schedule goes haywire after…)

What are you doing to prepare for finals, collegiettes?

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Kelly is a student at Clark University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies and Communications with a minor in Business Management. When Kelly is not in class, you can find her working in the Education Department at The Hanover Theatre, teaching Zumba classes and dancing her heart out with Clark University's Dance Society. Her favorite color is pink (especially Her Campus pink!) and she loves everything monogrammed. Kelly enjoys spending time with her friends, family, boyfriend, and two adorable cats. Kelly is thrilled to be a new Campus Correspondent alongside one of her best friends, Ciara Kilian. Follow along with her on Instagram and Twitter @kellrour HCXO!
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Haley is a student at Clark University studying Management with plans to pursue an MBA. On campus you can find Haley working as an assistant in the President's Office, or dancing (like nobody's watching!) with Clark University Dance Society. Beyond campus she loves her cat, her cousins, and chocolate. Her favorite color is pink, and she could watch The Mindy Project for days. Haley is looking forward to being a part of the Her Campus Clark team!
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Isabelle is a student at Clark University, who has declared as a Cultural Studies and Communications major and a minor in sociology. She is a yoga instructor at Clark, as well as the manager for the Clark Field Hockey team. She has a deep love for sea turtles, the free people Instagram account, and card making. When she isn’t procrastinating school work she can be found on the sidelines of Clark athletics events, or hanging out with friends and family. Isabelle is really excited to be a contributing member of the Her Campus team. 
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Gaby is an undergraduate student at Clark University majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Race and Ethnic Relations. On campus, she is a goalkeeper on Clark's field hockey team, a mentor and member of the curriculum team for All Kinds of Girls, and a volunteer for Youth Outreach- Worcester. When she's not worrying about school, she enjoys spending time with her friends, listening to music, and catching up on her favorite Netflix shows (specifically Jane the Virgin and How to Get Away With Murder). Gaby is very excited to be a part of the Clark Her Campus team!  
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Jess is a Senior at Clark University who hails from Detroit, Michigan. She spends her time at college studying Psychology and Culture Studies & Communication, and trying to get involved in everything she can on campus! Jess wears a number of hat's around campus such as, President of the Student Activities Board, Co-President of Radio of Clark University, an intern for the Student Leadership and Programming Office, waitress at Annies Clark Brunch, and the Events Director for Clark's chapter of Her Campus! In her spare time Jess enjoys listening to music, reading, exploring Worcester, and spending time with friends!
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Samantha Coleman is a student at Clark University, in the midst of pursuing a degree in English and Women and Gender Studies. She thoroughly enjoys reading and analyzing literature, especially literature that pertains to the impacts of women on society, which she knows is a hefty impact! Among reading, she is an avid writer, where she creates works that help women feel confident in their own skin. You can find her stretching out on a yoga mat, catching up on personal reading, or throwing punches at a boxing gym. While she hopes to pursue a career in teaching English literature, Samantha is very excited to write for Her Campus.
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Samantha is currently a sophomore at Clark University, double majoring in English and French. In her free time she enjoys figure skating, spending time with family and friends, working out, and writing. She is ecstatic to have the wonderful opportunity to write for Her Campus and cannot wait to see what the future holds for Her Campus at Clark!
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