We're at that weird point in the semester between Thanksgiving and winter break where everything and everyone is in this weird limbo; we had a taste of our freedom only to have it ripped away and promised to have it back in two weeks. Too bad these next two weeks are the hardest to endure motivation-wise above all else, but also in general.

I know you want to Santa Fest and lay around and watch holiday movies, but try to fight the urge unless you've gotten your work done, or at least a solid study plan.

I've compiled a list of all the places you should avoid studying in order actually to obtain information to pass your finals. I know it's tempting, but I'm doing this for your own good, thank me later.

1. Any of the bars

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Just don't do it. It's not worth it. You KNOW you won't be productive, especially after a few drinks.

2. At your boyfriend's/girlfriend's/partner's place

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Don't act like you don't know why. Try not to invite them to you either. Fight the urge.

3. In your bed

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Under your blankets, in your pajamas, with your skincare routine done and drinking sleepytime tea. I think you get my point here too- It's pretty self-explanatory. Feel free to try and study in your bed if that's your jam, especially if you can power through the urges to sleep. Power to ya.

4. With your friends

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I will give you SOME wiggle room on this one, but if you're like my friends and I, a big table at Alden rarely yields any actual progress for anyone involved. If you're studying together, actually STUDY together.

5. At the basketball game

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You'll get too wrapped up in roasting the opposing team with the 110 and trying to catch a t-shirt. If you have the girl on the giant unicycle throwing and catching the plates with her feet onto her head, good LUCK trying to learn basic concepts of any class while she's performing.

6. While walking to class

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Just trying to save you from your impending death by Summit bus. Although, if you love your roommate and they really need to do well on these finals to pass this semester, you may want to think about taking one for the team (I'm entirely kidding, please be alert and look both ways).

7. During the exam

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Your chill professor might not be as chill if they watch you pull out your notes halfway through the exam to get in a little more studying. Or rather, when studying transitions to cheating.

8. At Big Mama's

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Whether it be Big Mama's, or any other of the wonderful "drunk food to the rescue" restaurants we have in our beloved college town. Especially during sinning hours, you'll be tempted to join them yourself. Refer back to number one why joing them would be a bad idea, too,

9. At a conduct meeting

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While they may be impressed with your dedication to your studies, they may be able to use that against you in your meeting, which, I think I'm right in assuming, the reason you're there has little to do with academics.

10. During a movie at the Athena

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Why are you watching that movie you've never heard of before instead of studying? You're not into the movie anyway, go get some work done. If you're there for a class, get your proof and dip, showing up is enough.

Ultimately, I want you to pass. All jokes aside, buckle down and grind it out until you can take your much-deserved break. You're so close and you've been doing so well, just finish this semester off strong and your GPA will thank you later.

Good luck to all!