*cue Jaws music*

Yes indeed, that dreaded week is upon us. Lost sleep, stress turned up to 10, a few good cries, and so. many. tests. If you don’t have a clue as to what week I mean yet, it’s finals week!

This is the horrid week at the end of the fall and spring semester for us college students. Test after test, research papers, presentations, quizzes, the list goes on and on. While this is undoubtedly the most hectic week of our lives, I think we need to take a breather (or ten) and remember a few things.

First, break is just around the corner. Sleeping in, catching up with old friends, spending time with family, mellowing out, and most importantly, no school work!

Second, Christmas is soon. Like, so soon. Presents and hot chocolate and family and laughter and pure joy. Everything you’ve been dying to have while being holed up in the library. Also, New Year’s Eve! If you’re of age, a perfect time to hit the town, and bars, with friends and savor the last few hours of the holiday season before 2017 is upon us.

Third, the new semester. While that might not be something to look forward to for everyone, it certainly is for me! Remember (although you’re trying really hard to forget) the time you tripped in math class and your books went flying and you blew any slim chance you had with that cute kid from the hockey team? Won’t have to face that shame any longer! The spring semester is the time when classes change, new faces suddenly start appearing, you get the chance to hang out with friends from last semester, the weather is nicer, and fun activities start back up! So when you are on the verge of a breakdown, or your third cup of coffee, or pushing hour 5 in the library, remember these.

I promise, all hope is not lost. Once you can make it through this week, you’re in the clear. Keep pushing, study hard, and don’t forget, you’ve got this!