In high school, I rarely studied for anything at all. I don't mean that in an "I'm so smart I literally took the SAT with my eyes closed," kind of way. I mean it in the way that I never had intense enough classes that I ever had to do more than read over a few textbook chapters. I got used to taking tests only hours after reading the material for the first time, and always doing relatively well.

I figured this method would work for me in college. Maybe I'd start studying a few days in advance, but nothing serious. I figured I'd be fine.

I figured wrong.

As midterms sneak slowly around the corner and I continue to drown in procrastination, here are the stages of studying that I go through on a regular basis, as told by the most relatable person I know- Michael Scott.

1. Denial

This isn't even due for another week, I don't need to worry about it. I can totally marathon every episode of Chopped on Netflix and I'll be fine. It's fine. I'm fine. I have time. Actually, you know, it'll probably only take me like an hour to study, I don't know why I'm even worrying about it this far in advance.

2. Anger

Why did I wait this long?! What was I thinking? Who let me do this? I can't believe this. I have one day to understand weeks of coursework. I hate myself. I hate this class. I hate my professor. What have I done?

3. Bargaining

Oh, my god, I can't do this. I swear on my cat's life and on my entire 80-pack of ramen I will never put off an assignment again, I will always start two weeks in advance. What have I done? There's absolutely no way I'm going to be able to do this. Please, God, let me pass. I promise you this will never ever happen again.

4. Depression

I have not moved from this exact spot in the library for five hours. I can't feel the tips of my fingers or my legs. Why did I do this? I'm going to fail, there's absolutely no way I can pass this, the exam is tomorrow at 8 am and the words in the book in front of me look like hieroglyphics. I'm going to fail the assignment, the class and probably everything else in my entire life. I'm dropping out after this. This is the beginning of the end.

5. Acceptance

God, that was horrible. It's a good thing my next assignment isn't due for like, a week. I don't even need to worry about that one yet.