I think all students can agree that finals week brings out the worst in everyone. Studying until 4 a.m. means lack of sleep and lack of sleep means impending doom. But I would argue that finals week makes allowances for some activities that aren't necessarily acceptable in daily life. I don't condone these activities but with desperate times come desperate measures.
1. Yelling at your roommate
Or your suite mate. Or your upstairs neighbor. They've been loud, messy, and on your nerves all semester. It's a relief to finally have an excuse to pop off and tell them how you really feel.
2. Crying in public
You just got back the grade from your anatomy final. And folks, it's not looking good. While you may have been at the store to get some ice cream, you're now in Kroger's frozen vegetable aisle crying. It is what it is. At least now all my emotions are out on the table.
3. Eat all the foods
So you've been craving breakfast food this finals week? Who's to stop you from going out and getting a waffle, pancake, sausage, biscuits and gravy, bacon, and an omelette? Hmm?
4. ... And gaining a few
This comes from eating all the foods, and also not having enough time/energy/motivation to hit the gym. Don't worry -- as soon as summer rolls around you'll shed these couple pounds. (Right? Hopefully...?)
5. Sending snarky emails
To the maintenance man who has neglected my air conditioner all semester, to the teachers who refuse to tell me my grade, and to the financial aid office who can never seem to get my scholarship information right. This is for you.
6. Caffeine overload
I love coffee. I love coffee shops -- Starbucks, Heine Brothers, Quill's, Common Grounds, Coffee Times. I love coffee-based drinks. I love the push that caffeine gives me to study four extra hours.
7. Binge-watching
The logic is that you studied most of the day Friday, so now you can spend most of Saturday watching The Walking Dead. This is a well-deserved break, trust me.
8. Bonding with strangers
When you see another kid at Kroger sobbing, you totally feel their pain. There's this huge bond over how much we hate studying at our professors and right now, it's bringing us all together. How sweet.
9. For college students: this is the last bit of freedom before you move back home
In another week you'll have a curfew, and someone begging you to clean the bathroom (love you Mom). Let's relish in going to Steak N Shake at 3 a.m. while we can.
