Finals week has arrived and there is no doubt that you are already questioning your sanity. Well, you’re not the only one. Here are the top five things that you will need to survive finals week. Take my advice and, hopefully, you’ll make it through alive.
- A fully loaded Tiger Stripe
Call up your parents and ask them to make one last deposit on to your Tiger Stripe. If you live on campus, you’re probably sick of the dining halls, and if you live off campus, you’re probably too overwhelmed to remember to pack a lunch, but you can’t forget to eat! If you are stuck in the library, you will have money to spend in the vending machines and at Java City. And speaking of Java City, you can use the Tiger Stripe money to fill your never-ending need for caffeine.
- A USB Flashdrive
Use the USB to back up all of the files on your computer. Nothing would be worse than losing all of your notes the week of finals. So, pause from reading this article, back up your documents and come back.
- Exercise
The absolute best stress reliever is exercise. So why not kill two birds with one stone? You can hit up Fike to relieve stress from finals, but also make sure you’re looking your best. (You don’t want to be the friend that comes home having gained a lot of weight in college.) Plus, doing this will give you an excuse to eat that extra Christmas cookie over break.
- Box of Tissues
Lets face it, at least one meltdown is bound to happen, so make sure you have a box of tissues ready. And if you happen to escape a finals week meltdown, you can pass them off to the guy next to you on the fourth floor of the library with a faucet for a nose.
- Sleep
Lastly, make sure you get some sleep. I know this week can get the best of all of us, but make sure you leave time for some bonding with your mattress. A good night sleep can make all the difference.
From me to all of you, good luck with your finals! I know you can do it!