As finals week hits, the pressure is on and the stress is high. We all know that feeling, but the feeling of studying in New York City is 20x worse. The city of dreams turns into the city of stress and overthinking. In fact, city dreams turn into city nightmares. New York City is not the place for everyone, especially for someone coming from outside the city. So, here's a few tips for someone who's thinking about, and/or actually moving to the city.

1. Make sure you're mentally prepared

New York City is not a city where you can be if you're not mentally... okay(?), especially when it comes to going to school in the city. There isn't really great help unless you have the money for it in this city. In fact, most of us don't really have the money for that help. So, for your own sake please get the help you need at home before you get here.

2. Make sure you bring some sort of outlet

The more outlets you have the better. At the end of the day, you'll need every single outlet. Whether they're journals or music, or art, anything helps. For example, I love to sew or draw or write. It helps me think and collect my thoughts and self.

3. You'll need a support system

Whether it be friends, family, anyone you can trust with just about everything. You'll most definitely need every single one of them.

4. Don't worry so much, just relax a little

You can do this, no matter how terrifying and stressful it can be just try to stay centered.

I remind myself every day, no matter how hard and stressful this city may be, I can do this and all of my worrying, stress and pain will always be something that'll change my life for the better.