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23 Things You'll Probably End Up Doing Instead Of Studying For Finals

Procrastination: the companion you hate, but can't seem to get rid of.

Alexis Mills

Dec 12, 2017

Bowling Green State University

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23 Things You'll Probably End Up Doing Instead Of Studying For Finals

Alexis Mills

The end of the semester means two things: finals, and the height of procrastination. When you have so many things to do and it starts to feel like there's no time to do it, for some odd reason, most of us seem to just tap out and waste our times doing things that aren't at all productive. We all do it at some point and in a variety of ways.

Pick your procrastination poison.

1. Scroll through social media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest. All of them. Multiple times.

2. Watch an endless number of YouTube videos

And somehow end up watching a minute long music video of a porcupine eating a carrot (yes, this is real).

3. Doodle on the edges of your notes instead of actually reading them

4. Fall asleep on top of your laptop

5. Take a nap, even though you've already napped twice that day

6. Wait 30 minutes in line at Starbucks, knowing that not even coffee can save you

Caffeine is a college kid's best friend, but not even coffee can write that 10-page paper and study for six finals.

7. Seriously contemplate what kind of snack you want to "help you study"

These Hot Cheetos are DEFINITELY going to help me with my Chem final, I just know it.

8. Plan how you're going to make $13 last you two weeks

9. Read a paragraph for the sixth time, because you weren't paying attention the first five times

10. Online shop for things you don't need (or can afford)

An $890 pair of sandals from Gucci? Totally something I need to spend time looking at and pretending I can afford.

11. Spend 5 hours on Netflix

12. Look up recipes for foods you're never going to actually make

Ah, yes, a Parmesan Shrimp Flambe garnished with parsley? I DEFINITELY have the time/money/ability to make that!

13. Tweet about how much studying you have to do

"Finals are gonna kill me this year. SO much studying to do," you type enthusiastically, having not opened a textbook or looked at a study guide in days.

14. Tell yourself you're being productive simply because you have a book in front of you

15. Scour Quizlet for the answers to your study guides

Nothing is more beautiful than finding all the answers you need without having to do any of the work yourself.

16. Cry over dog videos on Facebook

17. Stalk the Instagram of someone you don't know

You start on your friend's page and end up on the page of their cousin's best friend's aunt's neighbor's son's girlfriend.

18. Get excited over your next meal

Spaghetti? Delicious and fun. What's not delicious and fun? Studying.

19. Underestimate how much time you truly need to study

I really don't know why I thought leaving the 2 hours before the test for me to study would be a good idea in the first place.

20. Wish you had paid better attention in class

21. Have an existential crisis

Why am I here? Am I happy? Do I REALLY need this degree? What is the point of all of this? Why are we even on this planet?

22. Google how to pass your finals

Google has all the answers.

23. Regret not studying enough

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23 Things You'll Probably End Up Doing Instead Of Studying For Finals

Procrastination: the companion you hate, but can't seem to get rid of.

1. Scroll through social media

2. Watch an endless number of YouTube videos

3. Doodle on the edges of your notes instead of actually reading them

4. Fall asleep on top of your laptop

5. Take a nap, even though you've already napped twice that day

6. Wait 30 minutes in line at Starbucks, knowing that not even coffee can save you

7. Seriously contemplate what kind of snack you want to "help you study"

8. Plan how you're going to make $13 last you two weeks

9. Read a paragraph for the sixth time, because you weren't paying attention the first five times

10. Online shop for things you don't need (or can afford)

11. Spend 5 hours on Netflix

12. Look up recipes for foods you're never going to actually make

13. Tweet about how much studying you have to do

14. Tell yourself you're being productive simply because you have a book in front of you

15. Scour Quizlet for the answers to your study guides

16. Cry over dog videos on Facebook

17. Stalk the Instagram of someone you don't know

18. Get excited over your next meal

19. Underestimate how much time you truly need to study

20. Wish you had paid better attention in class

21. Have an existential crisis

22. Google how to pass your finals

23. Regret not studying enough

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

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