In college, April showers do not bring May flowers. Rather, April breakdowns bring May finals. As we regretfully approach this dreaded spring season, I remembered a personal academic hero of mine. Someone who studied hard, overcame the odds, and managed to look fabulous while doing it. None other than Legally Blonde's Elle Woods! If any fictional character knows what a struggle this particular part of the semester is, it's Elle Woods. Without further ado, here is the month of April for college students explained by Legally Blonde!

When your professor says you can't wait to read the book until the night before the final paper is due

I've got news for you, sir. I don't see your words as a warning, but rather as a challenge.

Praying your GPA will be revived like

Here's to hoping my GPA will "bend and snap" not "bend, break, and plummet my goals and dreams into a pool of despair."

Spending time building up your self-esteem

Time spent reassuring yourself doesn't count as procrastination, right?

Which really equates to lying to yourself

LOL yeah, that was a fun time believing I could pull off a 4.0!

When the weather gets nice but you need to study

Totally catch me outside my dorm in a sparkly pink bikini and matching highlighter working on a paper AND a tan!

Dealing with three tests and four papers all happening within two days

Well, that's what I'm gonna tell myself at least.

Dedicating endless blood, sweat, and tears to group projects worth half your grade

My month of April will be showered in tears triggered by never-ending group projects. Who thought it was a good idea to let 50% of my grade rely on other people?!

@ your chances of getting an "A"

Do I have to promise my first born to the gods of Intro to Finance to get an A for the semester? Because honestly, that's the only thing I haven't done.

Finally, when you finish all your papers and projects only to realize finals are a week away

Same, Elle, same. But hey, just think that if you can survive April and May, you'll be able to lay out in your sparkly pink bikini without a highlighter! There's some motivation for you!