Exam week is upon us, and between all of the packing and pining over going home, it's sometimes just a little too easy to forget that it is, well, finals week. So here are just a few reminders as we head into the last few stressful days of the school year... because, you know, these are obviously things you might forget.
1. You do indeed have finals this week.
You probably have them next week too, since we're on the subject. So if you've seen a bunch of stressed-looking students forming a line outside of the library, I think it's safe to assume that's why they're there.
2. Now is not the time to start binge watching a new TV show.
I know it's tempting, but every time you click on that next episode you're only opening yourself up to endless hours of television and procrastination at its finest.
3. It's also not the time to make multiple new social media posts.
Don't open that Facebook app. Now is not the time for a new Instagram post. Okay, you can use Snapchat, but only for purposes of keeping your streaks alive. Just stay away, stay away at all costs.
4. You don't have any conflicting exam dates, do you?
I know, I know, you're a studious college student who of course has checked to make sure none of their exams are at the same time, I mean what am I even talking about, the deadline for rescheduling has already passed... right?
5. Study, study, and then maybe study.
Odds are you probably aren't going to be able to just go in and hope for the best with finals, unless of course, you study. So as much as you probably don't want to, it's probably for the best that you go to the library and get those flashcards ready.
6. Go ahead, stock up on coffee.
You can stock up on energy drinks too, or lots of junk food and snacks. You know, whatever you need to get through multiple days in a row without sleep.
7. Get some sleep on the days you don't have exam.
Since we're talking about caffeine, it's probably important to note that you shouldn't be taking in too much of it, so try to catch up on sleep when you can.
8. Keep up with exam dates.
Of course you've already done this. You're an awesome college student who's always on top of their work, but just in case it happens to have slipped your mind, don't forget to check (and remind and remind and remind yourself) to see what days and times you have exams.
9. Please, please show up for your exams.
Arguable the most important reminder, don't forget to actually go to your exams. Make some coffee, do whatever you have to do, but when that exam is being passed out at eight a.m. the next morning, you should probably be there.
10. Your grades don't define you.
Lastly, and yes, on a somewhat more serious note, it's important to remember that you grades don't define you. One bad exam isn't going to end your college career or keep you from a promising future, so while it's important to try your hardest, it's also important not to let finals run your life.
Keep these things in mind, and you should definitely be all set to rock finals week. Now, get back to studying!
