The most dreaded three weeks of the Fall semester have finally arrived: the time between Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. The first two weeks are filled with headaches, large amounts of coffee and red bull, and continuous mental breakdowns. The third week is the most dreaded week of them all: finals week. Every college student has faced some type of final at this point in the school year, but these finals are the ones that count the most, which makes them the scariest of them all.

Even though this is the most stressful time of the semester, it's not the end of the world. Everyone can get through this hard week with a little bit of motivation. The first thing is to relax and don't overwork yourself. It may seems like you need to study every second of every day, but all that will do is over-exhaust you. Set a timer on how long to study for, then take at least a 15 to 30 minute break in between to give your brain a chance to relax. All nighters may also seem like the best idea, but they aren't. Studying before bed can actually help you more than staying up. Sleeping while having all the information in your head can make it easily remembered.

Make sure you eat and drink over this stressful time. You don't want to pass out in the middle of lib after your third breakdown because you were dehydrated. Don't freak yourself by thinking you'll never pass your final or won't graduate college, because . that is not the case. Study hard and try your hardest to relax. A few mental breakdowns won't hurt anybody, they can even help you overcome your obstacles to study harder and figure out information. Don't be afraid to reach out for help by your peers or professors! Everyone goes through finals and knows the stress levels during this time, you will be fine! Good luck to everyone on their semester finals, and remember to study hard!