The dreaded finals week is the one -- or two if you go to my school -- week period at the end of the year where they test whether or not you can memorize a whole semester work of information. However, finals week is also the event that unlocks the gates to summer. When I trade in my jeans for sweats and proceed without makeup, I know that finals week has arrived. But don’t worry, crazy college kids! It’s time to stop complaining and start studying because summer is literally a week away!
1. You might as well bring your pillow and blanket because you live at the library.
The library is my home. I have a spot that I sit in every day and when finals week starts, there is always someone in it. However, I can only understand because people live in the library during finals week. Believe me. Kids actually bring pillows and blankets to catch some Z’s.
2. Sleep is foreign and you end up forgetting to sleep.
All-nighters are frequent and encouraged. However, I will warn you that sleep deprivation side effects can be very dangerous to your health so make an actual reminder to sleep. Trust me. It is really hard to remember to sleep and you can find yourself leaving the library at 6:15 a.m. I am guilty of it.
3. There is a drastic decrease in personal hygiene and self-care.
No comment.
4. Food becomes unnecessary, but binge-snacking becomes your main hobby besides, becoming a workaholic.
Food is life and there is never a time where I don’t think about food. However, during finals week, there isn’t time to waste for sitting down and eating. That’s when you load up chips, coffee and candy -- unless you are healthy -- then you buy fruits and water.
5. You become a coffee addict even if you’ve never drank it before.
I have always loved coffee. In fact, before college, I drank it every day, But when I saw that the Starbucks on campus was too far for me to walk, I had to sacrifice it. That changes during finals and there is never a moment without my sweet venti caramel macchiato.
6. Mental breakdowns are very real and actually quite scary.
I mean, whether it includes crying, screaming or complete shutdown mode, your mental health and brain has been fried.
7. No matter how stressed out or done you are, you always come out on the other side.
Even if it means barely crawling.
I promise you that you will get through finals week! Remember to sleep, not stress and treat yourself when finals are over. You deserve it! Good Luck!
