Finals week: the time when our lack of studying finally catches up to us and we cram an entire semester’s worth of material in a day or two. The majority of Gamecocks handle finals week by doing the exact same things:
1. Procrastinate
During finals week, we all become fitness enthusiasts, world-class chefs, and Netflix connoisseurs. Don’t believe me? Take a look at all the people suddenly jogging around campus, despite this 90 degree, high-humidity weather. We will do ANYTHING to avoid studying!
2. Post a study abroad/vacation picture
And the caption probably reads something along the lines of “I wish I was back in [insert amazing place here] instead of stu{dying} for finals”
3. Meet up with friends to “study”
Rather than not doing anything at all, we pretend to be productive. We pull out our books, and then gossip about where we think April and Jackson’s relationship will go after this week’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
4. Calculate the grade you need on your finals
“On tomorrow’s exam I can get a 60% and still get an A in the class, so I don’t really need to study. Time to finally find out how Ted met their mother.”
5. Actually study
Unfortunately, it’s not all fun and games. Just as much as we procrastinate, we make flashcards, watch helpful YouTube videos, and make study guides.
6. Panic
Test time! And we suddenly feel the urge to complain to anyone who will listen in hopes to avoid a mental breakdown.
7. Smile
After the longest week of our lives, we are finally done. We are one step closer to summer road trips, pool days, and, most importantly, football season!