Well folks, its that time of year again.
Finals week.
The dreadful time of the semester where we are all put to the final test, literally. Group projects, term papers, final exams, all loaded into one week of hell.
But now's not the time to let the stress get the best of you. With the right attitude and the right tools, you're guaranteed to make it past the finish line.
This is where I come in like the fairy-godmother I am to help you all out! At least that's the plan...
Here's a list of various websites and apps that I've practically fallen in love with and which have helped me survive this semester and will get me through finals week.
Sites for when you’re six hours into your study session & you just need to slow things down…
Sometimes, you just need two minutes to yourself to refocus. This site challenges users to sit back and do absolutely nothing for two minutes with soothing sounds and a relaxing view to look at. There's a timer on the screen that keeps track of how much time you have left, the trick? If you touch your keyboard or use your mouse the timer starts over.
Line:
This fun little site is simple, and maybe that's the beauty of it. By using your mouse, you can weave a line across your screen, in and out as the line grows longer. This is surprisingly soothing, and in the end you can see what your random twists and turns created.
This interactive art platform has been my favorite discovery this year. You get to take colorful, flowing pieces of silk strands and turn them into beautiful works of art.
Calm:
Slightly similar to DoNothingFor2Minutes, but Calm provides you with a little more. You can choose from a two, five, 10, 15 or 20-minute meditation session, with dozens of beautiful and calming backgrounds to look at, each with their own soothing sounds.
For when you need that extra hand…
This site has flashcards on everything! American history, political science, pretty much every class offered ever is on here. You can make your own flashcards or you can look up ones made by other students!
This beautiful, beautiful site has helped me with in-text citations and references. APA, MLA, anything you need to keep your sources in order!
Best way to up your essays is with this site here. Thesaurus is a great way to mix up your words for all of your papers this finals week.
Helpful Apps:
SelfControl: This app completely blocks access to distracting websites, email, anything on the internet. Just put the sites you want blocked on your blacklist and you're all set. So when you need to hunker down in the library you won't have any Facebook notifications to distract you!
Sworkit: This app that creates workout plans for you on the go! Don’t let finals get the best of you and your workout routine! The app offers anywhere from five to 60+ minutes of workouts that require no equipment. Healthy Body, healthy mind.