Finally, after the fake (at least here) hurricane that blew through Tally two weeks ago, classes are officially back in session and everyone seems to have their first exam of the semester this week. Though the week-long vacation from Hurricane Irma was a nice refresher after the craziness of syllabus week, I’m literally so thrown off and have even thrown out my planner and gotten a new one because of the completely new syllabi our professors have decided to make. With first exams coming up, all-nighters at Stroizer are necessary, so here are the 8 stages of the hell that is an all-nighter at the always lit, Club Stroz.
1. Realizing it’s 9 p.m., you have an exam tomorrow morning and speeding over to your new home for the next 12 hours.
You wake up from a very well-deserved nap after a long day of work/classes and after scrolling down your phone for a couple minutes you decide that you should probably head to Strozier to get started on the worst night of your life.
2. Walking up EVERY SINGLE FLOOR at Strozier trying to find an empty table only to end up in a chair in the corner of the library.
Look, you made it to Strozier, that’s an accomplishment in itself, so congratulations!! You’re feeling good about yourself, you’re ready to absolutely kill this exam only to realize that EVERYONE and their mother is also preparing for exams and there’s no space anywhere. After trudging through every single floor at Stroz, you find the most uncomfortable chair you could imagine in the basement of Stroz and decide that it’s enough for now.
3. Procrastinate for 2 more hours on Facebook and Twitter because you don’t want to be there and honestly being at the library in the first place is a step in the right direction.
Let’s be real, no one ever studies in the first hour we arrive at Stroz. We just chill for a bit, maybe watch a couple YouTube videos, or even just talk to our study buddy for hours. But no work ever gets done within the first hour.
4. Finally deciding that enough is enough and you absolutely HAVE to start studying or there’s no way you’re passing.
It’s crunch time, you finally crack open your book and start reading faster than you ever have. This hour is pretty critical considering it’s probably only 1 AM and this is the only time you’re ACTUALLY going to be able to concentrate.
5. COFFEE BREAK!
You’ve read maybe two chapters and you deserve a break. You decide to head down to Starbucks only to realize that the line is longer than the ones outside the stadium before game day and realize you’re gonna be there for the next 30-40 minutes in hope of some extra caffeine.
6. You’re in the zone, you know you’re gonna past this test; just a couple more hours till freedom.
You finally have your venti iced coffee with too many extra shots of espresso and you’re in the zone. There’s no way you’re going to fail this exam now with all the hard work you’re putting in as your level of concentration is through the roof!!
7. The slump, there’s officially no hope.
It’s 4 AM, you only have four more hours to prepare ‘till the exam and you’re officially DEAD. You’ve given up on passing and start researching alternative careers because there’s no way you’re passing this class.
8. FREEDOM!
YOU’VE GOTTEN THROUGH THE SLUMP, CONGRATULATIONS. After waking yourself up with the disturbing thought of doing nothing with your life without a college degree, you absolutely kill the last couple hours and feel somewhat prepared for this exam. You might be walking out of Strozier a zombie, but it’s all worth it because guess what everyone: you’re a Seminole and you can conquer anything.
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