It's that time of year again when all the work you've put in the last 3 to 4 months all comes crashing back down on you in a week full of final exams. If you're stressed, sleep deprived or struggling to remember why you went to college you're certainly not alone. But have no fear, I am here to help. Although finals are just about the last thing you look forward to right before Christmas, I have compiled a list of 5 ways for you to actually enjoy finals week.
1. Get together with your favorite people and form a study group.
Grab your crew, squad or whatever you call yourselves and get together to study. There's something about being with a bunch of other people doing equally unpleasant things that allows you a bit of ease. Not to mention human interaction is a great thing when you spend the majority of your time with your face in a book.
2. Don't overdo it.
Don't get me wrong, studying is important, but there is nothing worse than over doing it and pulling one too many all-nighters only to later fall flat on your face. Make sure you're taking care of yourself first.
3. Don't stop doing things you love.
Whether it's sports, reading or just laying around and watching Netflix, be sure that you include some of your favorite things in your day so that you don't feel incredibly overwhelmed and miserable. Finals week doesn't have to be only studying, so go ahead and take a break. You deserve it.
4. Call your family and friends.
Don't shut yourself out from the outside world. Make sure you're keeping in touch with your friends and family because sometimes hearing their words of encouragement will be the extra bit of motivation that you needed.
5. Don't be too hard on yourself.
Regardless of your score, just know that the world will keep spinning and life will go on. The reality is that you're not perfect and chances are you're going to make a few (or more than a few) mistakes in your lifetime. And that is totally okay. Luckily for college students, there are second chances if it doesn't go your way this time around. It's not the end of the world.
I am wishing you all a successful and hopefully minimal stress week of finals! And at the end of the day, if all else fails, fake it till you make it. In the words of Ross Geller...
