Hi friends! It's finals week, I know you're all dying and quite frankly so am I. If you need any context for how my life has been recently, I was writing a term paper and I started crying and had to actually stop writing so I could calm down and then I just went to bed. Needless to say, finals time is terrible.
But I've come up with a list of things that are way better than finals and that you can enjoy during or after this horrific period in every college student's life.
1. Drink coffee or hot chocolate
And I didn't mention tea because people who drink tea are boujie and they think they're better than me. Besides everyone knows exams suck the life out of you and the only way to survive that is with caffeine. And if you're not into coffee, hot chocolate is just and warm as festive! So while you fry your brain, you can fry your intestines as well!
2. SHOPPING
Okay yes I know I suggest shopping as a cure for everything, but I do ALWAYS feel better when I buy something. That is until I see my credit card bill. But I do recommend buying yourself something small that brings you joy so maybe you won't be tempted to cry every day during finals like I am.
3. Listen to some dope tunes
I also recommend music as the answer to everything and maybe everyone isn't as cray cray about music as I am but I know that's a sure fire way for me to take my mind off of hard things. I'm listening to music as I'm writing this article (obviously). Also depending on what music it is, it can be really calming or motivating for you. I have a self-empowering playlist that always makes me feel powerful and like I can conquer anything, including group projects.
4. Hang out with your buddies
Yes, me, antisocial Drew, said go see your friends. But don't distract them from studying because they have finals too. However, if it just so happens that you two don't have a final on the same day or at the very least can find two hours to hang out before you both depart, do that. I've made quite a few friends lately and I hope I get at least a few of them to hang out with me before they leave.
5. Go see your favorite professor
Yes, I realize that the whole entire reason you're stressed is probably because of them. However, I bet you all have a favorite professor. So go see them. Maybe they can help you with the content or studying for the exam you're most worried about, maybe they can make you laugh, or, at the very least take your mind off of said exam.
Here are a few little things you can do during or after exam week. But please also get rest, drink water and obviously STUDY. Do your best, friends I'm rooting for you.