Many of us are already done with most of our midterms and exams at FIU, and many others will be done in the next week. We should be feeling more relaxed and comfortable by now but we’re not. In fact, we are jumpy, aggressive, and somewhat confused because…. seriously, are we truly ever done?
But that’s probably due to the fact that we are still in phase number six in our Seven Phases of Stress during Midterm’s week. The list is as follows:
1. Extreme Jumpiness at the Word “Exam”
You may overhear someone talking about their exams in GL, GC, or even in line at Starbucks. But the edginess and anxiety of the word pierces right through you. Is it that time already?
2. Confidence
You’ve been going to class all this time and you know exactly what will be on the test. It’s not like you have been on Instagram or Facebook during class. Besides, you have enough time to study. Right?
3. Regret
Simply when you realize that everyone already has study guides and have study groups formed, and you are… well, by yourself.
4. Coffee Junkie
Breathe, move, live solely through coffee. It can be found in the Starbucks at GL, or Barnes & Noble, Java City in the Business Complex, Dunkin Donuts in PG5, or at Bustelo in GC regularly.
5. Breakdown
The exam is like umm, tomorrow!!!!! And you don’t know anything yet….Great, just simply greeeat!!
6. Denial
It can’t be done. Impossible! It just cannot happen. How could exams be over? There’s still something left hiding somewhere. I know it!
7. Realization
But, Oh! It is not a dream! And now you are free to plan the most wonderful and exciting Spring Break of your entire life.
If you are currently expereincing any of the Sevent Phases of Stress during Midterms, please dont forget to tag us #HCFIU.
May the curve be ever in your favor.