The word everyone dreads hearing at the end of the semester: FINALS. It's the worst time of the school year but as soon as they're over, college students can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year... a much-needed break and of course, Christmas. Playing off the famous Christmas carol, here are the 12 dreadful days of college finals.
1. On the first day of finals my college gave to me, a full week of constant stress and anxiety
2. On the second day of finals my college gave to me, 2 all-nighters
and a full week of constant stress and anxiety.
3. On the third day of finals my college gave to me, 3 brutally honest course evaluations
2 all-nighters and a full week of constant stress and anxiety.
4. On the fourth day of finals my college gave to me, 4 thoughts of dropping out
3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
5. On the fifth day of finals my college gave to me, 5 full-blown breakdowns
4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
6. On the sixth day of finals my college gave to me, 6 cumulative final exams to worry about
5 full-blown breakdowns, 4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
7. On the seventh day of finals my college gave to me, 7 venting phone calls to Mom
6 cumulative final exams to worry about, 5 full-blown breakdowns, 4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
8. On the eighth day of finals my college gave to me, 8 impulsive Panera online orders
7 venting phone calls to Mom, 6 cumulative final exams to worry about, 5 full-blown breakdowns, 4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
9. On the ninth day of finals my college gave to me, 9 items to complete on the to-do list
8 impulsive Panera online orders, 7 venting phone calls to Mom, 6 cumulative final exams to worry about, 5 full-blown breakdowns, 4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
10. On the tenth day of finals my college gave to me, 10 shots of espresso/cups of coffee
9 items to complete on the to-do list, 8 impulsive Panera online orders, 7 venting phone calls to Mom, 6 cumulative final exams to worry about, 5 full -lown breakdowns, 4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
11. On the eleventh day of finals my college gave to me, 11 days of chronic dry eyes, crankiness and exhaustion
10 shots of espresso/cups of coffee, 9 items to complete on the to-do list, 8 impulsive Panera online orders, 7 venting phone calls to Mom, 6 cumulative final exams to worry about, 5 full-blown breakdowns, 4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety.
12. On the twelfth day of finals my college gave to me, 12 reasons for a well-deserved holiday break
11 days of chronic dry eyes, crankiness and exhaustion, 10 shots of espresso/cups of coffee, 9 items to complete on the to-do list, 8 impulsive Panera online orders, 7 venting phone calls to Mom, 6 cumulative final exams to worry about, 5 full-blown breakdowns, 4 thoughts of dropping out, 3 brutally honest course evaluations, 2 all-nighters and a week full of constant stress and anxiety
Good luck students and may the odds be ever in your favor.
