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Finals Season Told by 'How I Met Your Mother'

Since that's what I've been watching instead of studying.

Ania Korpanty

Apr 22, 2019

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Finals Season Told by 'How I Met Your Mother'

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For people who are not in college, the spring season brings a plethora of wonderful things to look forward to: blooming flowers, warmer weather, the prospect of summer coming next. However, for students, the months of April and May are purely defined by one terrifying concept: finals.

Instead of actually studying for my exams, I've been binge watching old television shows to distract myself from my impending doom. Of course, classics like "How I Met Your Mother" always have a ton of relatable content that can be applied to the lives of young adults, but I've discovered that some its best quotes are actually relevant the common struggles we all face during finals seasons.

Thinking About Taking Your Upcoming Finals

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It may seem dramatic, but we know it's true.

When You Take That First Glance At Your Study Guide

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Whether it's an online guide you made, flashcards, or a Quizlet you snagged, it all hurts the same.

Regretting All Those Nights You Went Out Instead of Getting Ahead On Studying

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Should have skipped the party instead of skipping the first four chapters of the textbook.

When Your Professor Won't Raise Your 67 To A 93

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How dare they?

When Everyone Ghosts You For that 'Study Group Session'

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Even though we all know "study group sessions" are never nearly as productive as we think they will be.

When People In Your Class Ask If You've Started Studying

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Honesty is the best policy, after all.

Stress Eating In The Library At Two In The Morning

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Nothing tastes better than that bag of potato chips you've been saving for this very moment.

Trying to Cram All The Information From One Semester Into A Single Study Guide

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A better challenge: cram all the information into a single study guide the day before your exam.

When The Professor Gives You a Review Session During Class

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Sometimes, I can't even pretend I'm interested.

When You Realize You Haven't Had Any Social Interaction For Days

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The library can be a lonely place.

Your Reaction After You Read The First Question On The Exam

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You knew you should have gone back and reviewed that one section, but you were sure it wouldn't come up.

Leaving Your Exam Room After You Ace That Final

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Until your next exam, of course. But we'll ignore that for now.

Go crush those finals. High-five!

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Finals Season Told by 'How I Met Your Mother'

Since that's what I've been watching instead of studying.

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When You Take That First Glance At Your Study Guide

Regretting All Those Nights You Went Out Instead of Getting Ahead On Studying

When Your Professor Won't Raise Your 67 To A 93

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

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

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