It's getting to be that time. Summer is so close, you can almost see it, but before then, you have to go through the one thing every student dreads: finals. It's the time of the school year where you take everything you've learned from that semester and put it into one test, testing your knowledge and making sure you, you know, learned something.

It's easy to get very stressed during this time of the school year. Along with being stressed, students tend to put a lot of pressure on themselves, by cramming for these tests, staying up late and not getting enough sleep, not giving yourself any time to relax or have fun -- don't do this to yourself.

During finals time, my best advice would be to just try your best. I mean, really try your best so you don't have any regrets when you're sitting in class and the test is handed to you. But, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Yes, finals can be stressful and terrifying and it's easier said than done, but if you take a positive approach to your finals, that'll help in the long run. While going into studying for finals, say to yourself that you will do good and get in a good mindset so you can live up to your full potential. These tests are very important, but they're not the end of the world. And, as long as you apply yourself and try your best, you should be as successful as you can be.

So, take a deep breath, relax, and study for your finals, but don't drown in your finals. All will be okay.