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Celeste’s Declassified Finals Survival Guide

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utica chapter.

It is that point in the semester, the most stressful time for students… FINALS. For the next two weeks, we’re all going to be run down, feeling exhausted, trying to get our work done while studying for our tests, and counting down the days until break is here. So, here is 10 ways to try and attempt to survive finals.

  1. I would say a proper sleep schedule, but lord knows that is hard during these weeks. So, make a nap schedule works too.

  2. Exercise.

  3. Make a list of all the work and studying you need to do.

  4. Study guides. They’ll become your best friend.

  5. Stay hydrated.

  6. Take breaks if necessary.

  7. Use your support system if things start to get too stressful.

  8. PRIORITIZE that the Netflix episode can wait until you are done studying.

  9. Just breathe, finals don’t last forever.

  10. And lastly, cry. Just kidding, try to have a positive outlook because break is right around the corner.

Meet Bianca, I am currently a Junior at Utica College in Utica, NY.  I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Homeland Security.  Crime investigation has always been something that interests me.  I’m dedicated and passionate and it’s hard for me to quit things. I get that from my father so don’t hold it against me- he was a veteran and police officer for 20 years.   Growing up in a family centered around law enforcement has helped guide me in this direction, and I will forever be grateful.  After graduation I intend to continue on to law school where I can further my education in hopes of becoming a criminal defense lawyer and later on a District Attorney.  An interesting fact about myself is that I found the passion to be a criminal defense lawyer from watching the O.J. Simpson case.  The facts and conspiracy theories evoked a whole new passion behind criminal investigation that I intend to use in my future.  One of my most prominent moments in my writing career was when I wrote for an online magazine and had my most prevalent article hit 1.6k shares.  I believe in treating people with the same kind of respect and manners you would expect in return, and in a way it has helped shaped my expectations in life.   When you first meet me I won’t be the loudest in the room or the center of attention, but I will be intently listening to everything you say, for what you have to say may have a purpose. I believe in purpose. I believe that everyone is here to help you grow into who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.