With Thanksgiving on Thursday, the end of the semester is right behind, making it one of the craziest times of the year for college students. By the time we return from break, the end of the semester is in high motion and we're scrambling to review 300 years of history and write final papers. In lieu of the time of giving, here are 13 things college students are thankful for at the end of the semester.
1. Actually getting the classes you wanted during class registration
With the end of the semester brings class registration. No one wants to wake up at 8am to register for classes but it's all worth it in the end when your schedule doesn't include classes on Fridays and the best professors.
2. Professors who stick to the due dates in the syllabus
They may think they're doing us a favor by pushing the due date back, but behold: I already had two exams and project due the same day.
3. Cheap coffee
Enough said.
4. Going home
Returning home to see your friends and family is always exciting but being home with the people you grew up with during the holidays makes home ten times better.
5. Extended library and Starbucks hours
*Starbucks at 2 a.m. in the library: "Hi, can I have a venti Americano with three extra shots of espresso please?"*
6. Study guides
Any bit of guidance helps, professors. :)
7. Meal plans
I don't think I've ever said this, but wow am I grateful for dining hall food. When 18 out of the 24 hours of the day are spent studying for finals, unlimited watery mashed potatoes and burnt pizza from the dining hall tastes pretty damn good.
8. Yoga pants and hoodies
They're my best friend year round but during finals week they're more socially acceptable than they were before.
9. Care packages (hint, hint mother)
$20, fuzzy socks, fruit roll ups, Advil, pencils, literally anything to make me smile. PLEASE.
10. Freshman with extra dining money
Upperclassmen are poor and hungry and will gladly help you use up those swipes in return for...a smile?
11. Finding a table in the library
It's basically like a viscous game of musical chairs with sleep deprived 20-something-year-olds.
12. Finals that aren't cumulative
Honestly, God bless these professors.
13. When you have an 88.64% and your professor bumps you up to an A.
You the real MVP.
Happy holidays and good luck fellow highly caffeinated college students. May the odds be ever in your favor.
