Finals week is a weird time. You have the people who aren’t that stressed because they actually studied ahead of time, the people who are on the border of a B and a C, and of course, the people who are just trying to know at least five of the answers on the final. Since there is such an eclectic group of people, the library is overflowing with students, which means it is very easy to overhear some strange conversations. Here are some examples of things you might overhear at the library.

“I should have started this a really really long time ago”

Me too man, me too

“There should be at least 15 puppies in the library at all times”

Preach

“If this test was on something like ‘How to spend $1,000’ in one day, then I’d be fine”

Again, preach

“Are you okay?”

“I’m not sure, I had two 20 oz Red Bulls, two Ventis and some caffeine pills”

Good

*Crying*

Let it out

“I’m still alive but I’m barely breathing”

It was funny the first time, it’s just old now but it’s ok

“SALLY. STOP READING ABOUT MOLECULES AND WATCH THIS GOD DAMN VIDEO OF A PUPPY TAKING A BATH.”

“It’s 4:30 am Martha, you don’t have to scream”

Puppy videos are the only way we can survive hell week

“I mean, being a nurse is overrated, right? I could totally just be a stripper and make the same, if not more, amount of money”

Fair

“…Do you wanna order a pizza?”

Yes. The answer is always yes.

“Did you bring a blanket to the library?”

“….Yea”

“Nice”

It’s a fair idea

*sobbing hysterically*

I understand

"Well, looks like I'm not gonna graduate on time"

A for effort though

Look, finals week leaves no room for judgement. If someone is contemplating being a stripper, let them. They’ll figure out that it’s not a practical idea in like an hour. If someone is crying, just let them be, or join in. Probably join in.

Good luck and happy studying!