It's getting to be that time of year again. Midterm season never seems to end, and you look up from your 2 months of studying only to see that finals are in less than a month. Oh, and that 10-page paper you haven't started (or read the book for) is due in a few days as well. Sound a little too familiar? You're not alone.

As hard as college may be, it's brought along an intensified version of excuses to prolong that 57th assignment we forgot was due tomorrow, or successful ways to get out of a mandatory discussion (probably just to finish an assignment for another class.. woo).

Here are some of the most foolproof methods, all in one convenient spot.

1. Food poisoning

You don't see a doctor for it. Does your teacher want an exploding time bomb in their class? Nope!

2. A pet emergency

I wouldn't test my karma here too much. I would give a life and a half for my pets, but seriously teachers get it. From needing updates for a pet surgery to a pet giving birth. Probably the most lax your prof's will be. #dog #mom #status

3. A mental health day

Real as hell. We all could use one once in a while, and if you throw in some explanatory circumstances, you're guaranteed an extension.

4. A wedding

I have friends that have made themselves wedding invitations as backup (that I may steal for my own real one someday). Some ask for proof, but c'mon. It's a wedding. Let me experience some happiness!!

5. Allergic reaction

You gonna doubt I'm severely allergic to your bullsh*t? (For better results try something closer along the line to peanuts.)

6. Hit in *insert various body part*

Sorry I can't finish my paper, my drunk friend hit me in the face with a door and I'm having double vision. :/

7. Ice catastrophe

The cold may suck, but cold brings ice, and ice brings slippy-ness, and slippy-ness brings many painful injuries.

8. Period

There are so many ways you can approach this... As for guys, I mean, give it your best shot, I guess.

9. Can't stop crying

This has actually happened to me. I was watching sad videos (one of those days) and I actually couldn't stop. No questions were asked.

10. Flew off the treadmill

Yep. Another been there done that. Hurt, but hey. Found a new one that works.

11. HIMYM is being taken off Netflix

Have I used this yet? Nope. Will I? After November 13th, it's game on. Also, REALLY Netflix?????