1. That 2 p.m. nap in-between study sessions is worth it.
When in doubt, sleep it out. Exams are hard and studying a semester's worth of material for 5 different classes could put anyone to sleep. Everybody needs a nap, regardless if it’s the middle of the day. One of the best things about college is the judgement free naps because hey, we're all really darn tired.
2. B’s get degrees.
It took me a while to accept this, but sometimes you have to accept the B. Studying all day and night for that Spanish final you haven’t understood all semester, will more than likely not matter. Strive for the A, but accept that sometimes you have throw up the white flag and settle for a B.
3. Calories do not count during finals week.
At least that’s what I am telling myself (as I eat sour patch kids and drink an iced coffee at 1am). If you want that piece of pizza, do it. Finals are stressful, and sometimes a pint of Ben and Jerry's can be the cure. You have all winter break to prep for spring syllabus week…
4. Library yoga at midnight with your friends makes studying easier.
It may not help your grade on an exam, but it’s a fun way to de-stress in the middle of the night. If your friends are anything like mine, it gets interesting really quickly. It may sound dumb, but college is all about making weird memories with your pals. (Make sure you clear a path for when your uncoordinated friend face-plants)
5. It’s okay to cry.
Sometimes you need a good cry. Finals week is the perfect excuse to let the tears roll. Stress is at an all time high, you’re sleep deprived, and maybe one of your favorite TV characters was killed off; so why the hell not. The best solution to crying is ice cream and a binge session of Grey’s, where you’ll probably cry again.
Finals week may suck but the (maybe?) good news is you get to go home and snuggle with your furry friend for the next 7 weeks! Drink your coffee, eat your heart out, and do some yoga, you’re gonna be fine.
