Let's face it, having a birthday during finals week can be the worst. First of all, you and your friends are busy studying and stressing over the exams. Second, your professors may not care, and will give you no extra credit as your birthday present. You may even have to go through this cycle for the rest of your college career! Don't worry. My birthday is the day before one of my exams, but with time management (and hope) I am still celebrating my birthday. Here are 11 reasons why you, too, should still celebrate your birthday during finals week:
1. You are a Sagittarius.
For finals, you are looking for any good sign of a passing grade. Coincidentally, the stars align for you during finals week. Trust your zodiac sign that you will pass these exams.
2. Take a break from studying.
Students tend to be stressed during finals week. Take a break from those hours of studying and sleepless nights at Brody with a cupcake!
3. View your birthday as surviving this school year.
Look at it this way: you made it. You may have failed your midterm, but you can still manage to
pass the class! Always look at the glass the half full.
4. You are one year smarter!
At least you can say you gained knowledge this year! That's an accomplishment!
5. Your birthday is also the end of the semester, not just finals week.
Remember after finals week is winter break! Also, during finals week you do not have class, which means more time to plan a birthday celebration!
6. Exam on your birthday? Celebrate afterwards!
When your professor says "Time's up!," it is time to turn up!
7. Connect with family and old friends.
If you haven't spoken to your family and friends back at home since Thanksgiving, or even since this semester started, this week is the best time to connect. Hear birthday wishes and words of encouragement from the ones you love.
8. Think positive, stress makes you age.
You really do not want to look older than you're turning!
9. Celebrate with friends!
Have a birthday dinner with your friends. You are not alone! Some of your friends may have a birthday during finals week too, so plan ahead and have fun!
10. Real friends remember your birthday.
If your schedule demands studying, don't worry! Your friends help celebrate for you! They may make brownies for you, or throw you a surprise party.
11. It's your birthday!
It is your birthday! Feel happy, feel relaxed, feel appreciative. You deserve to have a good time, and a passing grade!
