The sun is shining, the trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, winter is long gone and May is just around the corner. For most people it means that spring is finally in full swing, but for college students it means only one thing... Finals. The last hellish week of the semester before sweet, sweet summertime. If any one fictional character understands the train wreck that is finals, it's Rory Gilmore:
1. When your friends/family/room mates see you with all your ~stuff~ and ask what you're up to
Camping out at the table with your laptop, books, and endless pages of notes is pretty self explanatory, but they mean well.
2. When you're trying to study but people nearby feel the need to be as loud as possible
Whether you live on campus or off, there is always the risk of "inconsiderate" neighbors who interrupt your quiet study time with their loud music or partying.
3. When you go over your game plan for the next few days until all of your exams are over
Until the last exam is finished, you can find me with my nose in a book and that's about it.
4. When everyone asks how studying is going
I've yet to meet anyone who enjoys studying. It's not fun, but it's definitely necessary.
5. When anyone asks if you want to go out and do anything that could be considered recreational
Trust me, I really, really would love to go out and have some fun, but I'm trying to be a good student and put school first.
6. When you look at all of the study guides for your classes and it's got you feeling some kind of way
You try to make coherent thoughts, but your brain is just like: "uhhhhhhhhhhh."
7. When you realize there may not be enough hours of the day to properly prepare you to to take the final in that ONE class
"What is 8 hours of sleep? 2.5 hours is just fine, right??".
8. When you need to take a break from studying to grab a bite to eat
I'm sure there's a study somewhere that shows that people with tacos are significantly more happy than people without tacos.
9. When someone tries to distract you from studying
I personally love reading, but the sad stack of books that I have sitting on my dresser, waiting for me to read them will just have to wait.
10. When you can just feel time ticking away, bringing you closer to your final
The gif says it all.
11. When coffee is the only thing getting you through
Coffee is like a magic potion made especially for college students to help them pull all-nighters.
12. When you feel just a *tiny* bit of despair about your upcoming exams
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.
13. When you just *can't* deal with anyone else right now
We all get those days where everything is irritating, including ourselves. It'll be fine once finals are over, until then, try having a snack.
14. When you're not really eating much "brain food" because cooking takes up valuable time
The first thing I'm doing after finals is eating some real food.
15. When you're tired of staring at endless pages of notes and your computer screen
You've got to accept that it's as good as it's gonna get and it's time to get it over with. You can do it!
16. When you pull yourself together and feel ready to give it your best shot
It's always good to walk into an exam feeling prepared, but on the off chance that you aren't prepared just make sure to fake it 'til you make it.
17. When you can finally relax because finals are FINALLY over!
Hallelujah, let the summer festivities begin!
