In high school, the last days of the year were usually filled with movies, parties, and yearbook signing time, along with a few finals. In college, the last week or so is a time period filled with exhaustion, cramming, and a bottomless pit of assignments whose due dates are much closer than you think. Sure, it's a relief when it's all over, but actually getting to the end can be quite a challenge. To all the college students preparing for the end of the semester, here are a few moments you probably know all too well.
1. Trying to find the motivation to finish strong
With only a few days left, it's really hard to work on final assignments and study when all you want to do is nap.
2. Distracting yourself in hopes that all your assignment and tests will disappear
Going on a trip to the mall? Sure! See you at bingo later? Of course! Starting to pack to go home? You know it! Getting that paper done? No, it can wait until tomorrow.
3. Being granted an extra day to finish an assignment that you didn't start yet
And you know you'll still wait until the last minute to do it.
4. When your friends can't hang out because they're busy being studious
They have their papers turned in, presentations ready, and notes all memorized while you just opened your backpack for the first time today.
5. When your professor asks if anyone has any last-minute questions
Can you tell us exactly what's going to be on the final?
6. Trying to find a healthy way to relieve all the stress
It's a lot better than taking out your stress on the real person.
7. Daydreaming about your summer plans
And it's the only thing keeping you sane right now as the semester winds down.
8. When someone asks if you started studying for finals yet
You're joking, right?
9. Having all your papers due the same day
I swear, professors plan this on purpose. It's nice to get them all out of the way but writing them all at once is a different story.
10. Finally finding a few minutes to eat during the day
Or shoving food in your mouth on the way to class because waking up on time is a real issue right now.
11. Trying to get last-minute extra credit from a professor who never gives out extra credit
Is that a new shirt you're wearing? It looks so nice! Where did you get it? Oh and have I told you how inspiring you are to me? Has anyone told you that before?
12. When you and your best friend both pass your finals
Teamwork goes a long way, my friend.
13. Passing your most difficult course this semester
It was a burden in the moment, but now that it's over, I feel like I should have my degree.
14. Celebrating the much-appreciated arrival of summer break
Hopefully it's more play than work, but college isn't going to pay for itself!
To any graduating seniors, enjoy these last few days before you enter the "real world"! You've made us all very proud! And to any underclassmen, remember that you are now one year closer to the light at the end of the tunnel. Push through these finals and take a much-needed break off to recharge for next year. Summer 2017, here we come!
