Finals week is next week, so you know what that means, the library is packed and that guy you haven’t seen since week two is back in class (and he took your seat!) Don’t worry about him (it is your seat, but only for another week), just focus on you and surviving the rest of the semester and being your flawless self the whole time! Here are some tips on how to prepare and get through finals, as told by our favorite mother-daughter duos, The Gilmore Girls!
- Make a schedule of all your finals, projects, and papers.
- Stare blankly at it while guzzling your fourth cup of coffee and stress crying.
- Grab your suitcase and head to the library… you live there now.
- Take advantage of the resources on campus.
Head to the writing center and get your paper proof read or go to the tutoring center and get help on that math problem you’ve been struggling with all semester.
- Take an hour long study break to browse social media (be sure to follow us @hcpsbehrend) for every 20 minutes you spend studying.
Taking breaks now and then will give your brain time to relax so you can come back and focus.
- Panic!
- Get a snack and find your focus again.
Try setting a timer such as the Pomodoro to ensure that you can’t get on and rewatch Lemonade (or binge on Netflix).
- Make sure to get plenty of sleep (coffee).
Don’t use finals week as a reason to not take care of yourself. Keep eating well and exercising (and trying to sleep)… it will only benefit you!
- Get out there and rock your finals, Collegiette! You have worked hard all semester so end it with a bang so you can get out there and enjoy your summer!