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Merry Dead Week, Students, Don't Forget To Stay Festive With These Decorations

Make your fall semester end on a jolly note.

Julia A Smith

Nov 28, 2018

The University of Alabama

University of Alabama

It is in the air, on the radio, and advertised in every store that Christmas is here! Many students will miss out on the jolly month of December studying away in hope of ending fall semester strong. Don't be a grinch and studying with sugarplums in your head. Here are some tips on how to make your college space ready for the holidays and ready to ace your tests.

Its being to smell a lot like Christmas

As small as it seems, but aromas can calm the brain and associated one with happy times and relaxation. Why not fill your room with candy canes or sugar cookies with Bath & Body Works three wick candles? There are more than 20-holiday selections ensuring there to be a favorite just for you. Live in a dorm? Try their plugins that have the same effect as their enjoyable candles. Carry the scents everywhere you go with on the go lotions and body sprays for everyone around to enjoy!

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Let it snow, snow, snow

Coming from a northern gal, it is really weird not seeing any snowfall in Tuscaloosa. Even though I will be home to see a white Christmas, but why not bring it to the south? Bring the snow without the cold breeze with snowflake cutouts, or window decorations to give a snow effect to your room. This is a great way to decorate your room and get into the holiday season. Now you "studyholics" are wondering when will you have time to find snowflakes, seems little extra? Amazon is an easy website that arrives fast and right at your doorstep.

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Want to have your very own snowfall? Check out all the different snowflakes on Amazon by clicking the image below!

T'was the night before finals

For most students, at least for me, the night before a final can either be the most stressful or exciting night. Its bittersweet to be that much closer to finishing a semester and knowing you will be spending time with loved ones very soon. Find some seasonal cozy pajamas to slip on the night before your big test.

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Interested in purchasing the pajamas on my Christmas list above? Click the image below to start your holiday shopping!

I hope I still make the nice list after I make this confession, but I know I will be Christmas shopping when I should be studying during dead week and that is okay. Everyone needs a break even during the week designated for studying. Prioritize your time while allowing yourself to unwind and treat yourself every once a while. Sooner or later you will be eating cookies under the tree enjoying the holiday season!

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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