It is about to be that time of year again, the dreaded finals season. The best part is, the reward for finishing is summer! The downside is you have to make it through this season before you can receive any rewards (aka sunshine and beaches). Here I have provided you 7 simple steps to surviving finals, happy finals season and good luck!

1. One word: coffee (and a lot of it).

I am sure not everyone likes coffee, but I feel even those who don't particularly like the drink are the ones first in line come finals week. Any drink with caffeine really is your bff, but just remember to avoid those energy drinks because all they do is rot your body.

2. Planning ahead

May sound like a hassle now, but in a few weeks when you are the only one out of your friend group not cramming the night before you will be ecstatic that you took this advice!

3. Organizing notes (and basically every piece of information for every class necessary)

Most finals are cumulative so organizing every piece of information from the class can help studying and finding crucial information SOO much easier! Help yourself out and get everything together now while you can! (and before you go crazy).

4. Sleep!! (it is your best friend in your time of need)

Most people pull all nighters during this time of year but I can assure you that that is most definitely NOT the best idea. Your brain works so much better when you are well rested so help yourself out and study earlier in the day so you can recharge your brain at night!

5. Switching up the scenery of your studying

There are so many different study areas at every school so there is no excuse! Sometimes changing up your study location can help you focus better and get out of your room more!

6. Let your motivation be knowing that summer is only a few exams away!

I know finals are terrible and draining but just thinking about how the summer is right around the corner should be fantastic motivation to not only finish the finals but finish strong! You have so much time to relax and do what you want so grind now and tan later!

Good luck with all your finals, you got this!