Finals Week. The most bittersweet week of the school year. You are almost free for the summer, but you are still trapped at college. Just one thing stands in your way; finals. Some people have six, some people have none. Everyone hates them. This week, you will see students you might not usually see. During finals week, everyone's true colors as a student really show through. Whether its in the library, dining hall, or in your exam room, you are sure to see some interesting behavior. Here is a list of ten people you will definitely see during your finals week.
1. The Over Achiever
They probably started studying two weeks in advance for each final. This student won't be helping anyone else study, because they also want to get the best grade in the whole class. She probably also babysits her professor's kids and comes early to every class to chat. Don't even try to mess with her.
2. The One Cramming The Morning Of The Test
They are just now realizing how big of a mistake this was. They probably procrastinated all the way up to this point, and now they have a final in two hours and know nothing. They might be crying, they might be having a breakdown; but at least they are studying.
3. The "I Haven't Slept in 48 Hours" Student
Back to back finals, six tests to study for; sleep is for the weak during finals week. This student looks completely drained and lifeless. You can bet they will be sleeping for about 15 hours straight once this week is over.
4. The One Who You Didn't Know Was In Your Class
They may have been there during syllabus week. Maybe they attended once or twice since, or not at all. They show up for the final, and no one knows who they are. They will probably be sitting all the way in the back, because they really don't want to be there.
5. The Student Who Totally Doesn't Care
Why do you even go here? If you don't try on your finals, then why bother taking the class? This student probably sits in the back and texts during every class, if they even show up. They are likely friends with the student you didn't know was in your class.
6. The One With No Finals
The one everyone is jealous of. No finals means they can move out early and get a head start on summer. Actually, you probably won't see them during finals week. They are already gone, basking in the glory of being done early.
7. The One Who Is Living On Coffee
They are probably friends with the student who hasn't slept in 48 hours. Lattes, espresso shots, cappuccinos, iced coffee, black coffee-you name it, they're drinking it. Coffee is pumping through their veins at this point in the semester. Anything to stay awake and focused.
8. The Student Who Just Wants To Pass
They didn't try all that hard this semester, and they still won't. They don't need to go above and beyond, just make the grade. They have calculated their grade down to the decimals. They know that they need a 88.68% on the final to get a 79.8% in the class. And they won't study to get anything above that 88%.
9. The Negative One
This student will probably do better than most, but is still convinced they will fail. They are over-studying, and getting kind of annoying. No matter how much they study, you will never convince them they will pass.
10. The Stressed To The Max Student
This is all of us. Between tests, moving out, final projects, and life, we barely have time to think. Our stress levels are at an all time high, and we are on the verge of breakdown. At least this means the end of the semester is near!
