Ah, Thanksgiving break...

You know what that means? Yeah. A hell of a remaining three weeks to finish before Christmas break. Here come finals!

*grits teeth and clinches eyes shut*

You could just fly by the seat of your pants or "just be awesome" as my brother would advise, but I'll give a few tips just in case:

1. Get prepared for next semester

You won't want to procrastinate. You saw what happened this semester when you procrastinated, so make some check lists, maybe get some goals ready for the upcoming year and classes, and save some pennies for the books you may have to rent.

2. Listen to Christmas music

'Tis the season. Pro tip: put on some Christmas blues while you study.

3. Give the other study methods a go

I usually don't simply sit quietly and study every time, however it's not always the most effective to have music playing, TV blaring and friends brawling while trying to stick your nose in your notes. Sometimes you have to find the 3rd floor corner of the library to park at for a couple hours while you study for the many finals (and listen to Christmas blues).

4. Give it a rest

Guard your time for exercise, a nap, food and going out. Your mind is going to need some lax time, and it's okay to not disregard it.

5. Write a list of remaining assignments

Yeah, I know every class has something due, but put it down in black and white for your brain's sake and to help prioritize.

6. Use the resources that you're inevitably paying for

Writing centers, tutoring, research databases, group study sessions and your professors' office hours are all services that tack on a few extra bucks to your tuition, so use them and make mama happy.

7. Get your rest and eat your vegetables

Time for some extra vitamin C and protein bars to get you through, boost your energy and to keep you from bringing germs home for Christmas. Get the fixins.

Best of luck, kids. Study hard, be smart and don't kill yourself too much over finals (just enough to pass).