As finals wind down, we find ourselves reflecting on our highs and lows. Maybe you ate nothing but skittles for a day, or you found yourself crying into your term paper. No matter what, finals week is one time when you won’t be judged for your eccentricities because – let’s face it – it’s the one time when everyone around you feels just as stressed and out-of-control as you! Here are a few examples of which we’re probably all guilty:

1. Wearing pajamas all day.

This is especially true if, like me, you wear the same pajamas all day for more than one day. During finals, your comfort is worth more than your appearance. What’s more, you probably don’t care anymore.

2. Pulling all-nighters.

Yes, we all do this during the year at one point or another, but finals week is the one time when no one will judge you for it. After all, when you trundle into the cafeteria for coffee at the crack of dawn, you most likely won’t be alone in your sleeplessness. Which brings us to…

3. Sleeping in public places.

Usually, we can muster the energy to return to our beds during the rest of the year. Finals brings out that “I don’t give a heck” attitude that leaves us passed out in the library, in the cafeteria, or even on a particularly comfy bench. Good luck catching those Z’s!

4. Complaining.

When you’re stressed beyond comprehension, complaining is fun. Getting in a who’s-life-sucks-more contest with someone won’t seem out of place at all amid the grumbles.

5. Going days without a shower.

This isn’t ideal, but who on earth has time to shower when there’s studying/project doing/paper writing to accomplish? Try to embrace your musk until you manage to crawl into your shower when you’re finally able.

6. Being cranky.

Whether or not you’re a year-round crank, no one will question you for being grumpy this week. Between the stress and the exhaustion, it’s a miracle we haven’t devolved into zombies.

7. Crying in public places.

Again, I’m sure we do this during the rest of the year, too. However, during finals, you’re more likely to get nods of commiseration and maybe a sympathetic crier on your shoulder.

8. Making dumb mistakes.

Trying to use your pen as a fork or forgetting your keys may be cause for mocking on an ordinary day, but during finals, everyone is too tired to say more than, “Same.”

9. Stocking up on guilty snacks.

Nobody will raise any eyebrows whatsoever if you eat a ton of [insert favorite junk here]. Between the sugar, salt and caffeine everyone else is consuming, they'll be too out of it to comment.

10. Coffee, coffee, coffee!

We get it . Oh, boy, do we get it. Coffee is our life support during finals week, and we aren’t going to pretend otherwise. You go ahead and drink that fourth cup if you need it.

Good luck, friends, and may the grades be ever in your favor!