Twas the week before finals and all through the campus, not a student was sleeping, not even the classless.

Well, it's that time of the year again! Finals week makes or breaks not only your GPA but also your human will. This is the most relevant form of "survival of the fittest" we have in today's society. Finals week is one of the most character-building experiences a student will encounter in their time at college.

Throughout this stressful, sleepless, and usually disheartening time, a little humor can go a long way in saving the little sanity you have left. Sit back, close the textbook, and breathe because the storm is almost here. Enjoy the calm while you can. For those who have yet to experience the wonder of this magical time, "Parks and Recreation" can pretty much sum up what to expect during these next two weeks.

1. I won't have anything to turn in, it's dead week!

Oh, if only this was true. Contrary to popular belief, dead week is not dead at all. Instead, professors see this week as an opportunity to cram as many last-minute projects in as they can. It's only the beginning of the stress to come.

2. All-nighters are friends not foes, right?

No! Sleep is your friend, treat it with love and respect, especially during this week. I'm not the best at following this but sleep is a blessing—don't take it for granted! And no, a "20-minute power nap" is not sleep—it's barely even a nap. Treat yo'self and sleep.

3. Taking six classes vs. five day final week.

Wow, a whole week for exams, that will help de-stress students! Sounds like a solid plan until 80 percent of classes schedule the exam when they want it, usually all on the same day. So, now a week has become three days of two finals per day. College, why are you like this?

4. Saturday finals exist?

Friday typically marks the end of a school week. But during this extraordinary time, our "light at the end of the tunnel" is but a tease. Oh yes, Saturdays are turned from everyone's favorite day of the week to just another day of misery. But don't give up yet!! The finish line is near, and you will have survived.

5. I'll study in the library.

LOL, yeah, let me know how that goes. You have a better chance of get a study room/table in the White House before getting one in the library.

6. Dropping out is the only option.

As comforting as this idea may seem at the time, I am confident that this is highly untrue for most people. Don't let an F or two or three get you discouraged! It may destroy your GPA but it won't be fatal. Recovery may be long and tedious, but it doesn't mean your college career is over.

7. Wait, I have to do this again?

Being finished with finals is an incredible moment in your life, until you realize in a few short months you get to do it all over again. What a time to be (barely) alive.

Well, everybody, best of luck to all of you this finals season. Hope you not only survive but also thrive! Be the Leslie Knope of finals week, not the Larry/Jerry/Gary.