This is the week that separates the world of normality from the realm of student life.

Final exams seem to surprise us every time they approach, and preparation was the last thing on our minds throughout the weeks prior. Suddenly as students, we find ourselves in the same crazed state as we were in last semester.

So, if your intent is to break this stressed cycle, then here are a few pointers on how to survive hell week:

1. Caffeine = Superpowers

Know your limit. Meaning, how much coffee can I consume without risking a heart attack?

For instance, I learned through experience that I am indeed able to drink a 2-liter of Starbucks Iced Coffee within one hour -- and obtain caffeine superpowers. If you don’t drink coffee now, then this week is a good time to start.

And, if you don’t already know your caffeine threshold, you’re about to find out.

2. Meditate

Embrace your inner yoga this week. Instead of curling into a submissive ball of tears on the floor of the library; close your eyes and BREATHE. Just think of a happy place where calculus doesn’t exist.

3. SLEEP IS NOT FOR THE WEAK

Don’t believe yourself when you think you don’t have time to sleep. Your lack of hair loss will be worth the much-needed snoozing.

4. Believe in Puppy Therapy

Either obtain a puppy, or make friends with someone who has a puppy.

If neither of those are realistic options, go to Petsmart and pet cats through the kennel bars. If this does not bring you joy, then obtain a human therapist because something is wrong with you.

5. Prioritize

Know which classes are going to challenge you the most, and keep a rigid schedule in your mind for when to study what.

Testing dates are a good way to sort out what to focus on, just don’t save the studying for each day right before the exam.