Congratulations! You have made it through your first semester of classes! Now just wait a minute – don't get too excited – finals week is upon us. Maybe you only have one final, or maybe you're like me with six tests in addition to a paper – whatever boat you are in, I am here to help. When you have a break in the grind of studying, here are ways to pass time and destress for just a little bit.
1. Grab some free food.
Whether there's a reading day event for one of your student organizations or not, there are so many opportunities to get free snacks and meals throughout finals week. Most individual colleges have a finals event where free food is provided, and even if you are busy studying, you still need to eat. So make eating a priority and relaxing time by enjoying a free meal with other students who are struggling just as much as you!
2. Attend a fitness class.
Throughout finals week, Ramsey is hosting free workout classes for all fee-paying UGA students. While exercising may not be a priority during this week, it is a great way to destress while also improving your health. This is also a way to see if you want to buy a Ramsey group fitness pass for next semester without breaking the bank. If you want to attend solo or bring along a friend, these free classes are a great thing to take advantage of!
3. Try meditation and/or yoga.
Finals can be taxing on your mental health and a great way to combat this is through meditation and yoga. You can look up a 5-20 minute guided meditation on Youtube, attend a BeWellUGA pop-up event, go to a yoga class or simply do a few yoga poses in your room. Whatever you decide to do, try to carry out mindfulness and relaxation exercises throughout the week!
4. Watch a movie or show.
While it may seem counterintuitive to stop studying for an episode of The Office, it might be exactly what you need to take your mind off of your exams. While you shouldn't binge-watch Netflix by any means, a few minutes or an hour of your favorite show may do the trick. Even if you don't want to start a show or movie, take time out of your busy studying schedule to watch some football this weekend with the SEC championship on Saturday!
5. Sleep.
Yes, I know all of the sayings, but sleep isn't always for the weak. Sleep is the main thing that you need the most during finals week, yet also the one thing you lack the most. The best way to spend your time when you aren't studying for finals is in bed or at least napping in a study room. While it is destined to happen, sleep deprivation should not be a part of finals week. Make sure to get the right amount of shut-eye, and sleep your worries away!
Finals week may be stressful, tiring, horrible and all of the above. To survive, make sure to study hard, but do not forget to take a break from the stresses that come with the last few weeks before break. At the end of the day, you have made it to the end of the semester and do not have any more classes till January. In just a few days, you will forget about your economics final and continue with life. Don't stress too much throughout the next week, it may be finals week but soon enough will be over and done with.
- Words Of Encouragement To College Seniors In Their Final Semester ›
- 8 Lessons For The College Student Approaching Their Final Semester ›
- Seven Bible Verses For Encouragement As You Prepare For Final ... ›
- 10 Reactions Students Have During College Finals Week ›
- 10 Thoughts College Students Have During Finals Week ›
- 12 Motivational Quotes To Get Through Finals Week ›
- 16 Christmas Songs That Somehow, Someway, Perfectly Relate To ... ›
- High School Finals Vs. College Finals ›
- 10 Tips For Finals Week Success ›
- Things that Happen After the End of Finals Week ›
- 12 Tweets Every College Student Finds Too Relatable During Finals ... ›
- A STEM Major's Finals Week Meme Edition ›
- The Ultimate Finals Week Care Package: What Every Student Wants ... ›
- 10 Bible Verses To Get You Through Finals Week ›
- 7 Tips For College Students To Survive Finals Week ›
- To The College Kids With Anxiety During Finals Week ›
- 10 Tips For Surviving Finals Week ›
- Finals Week As Told By Schmidt ›
- Final Exam Schedule - Collin College ›
- Final Exam Schedules - Edmonds Community College ›
- NCAA College Football Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Standings ... ›
- Final Exams Schedule | University Registrar ›
- Final Exams – Howard College ›
- Final Exam Schedules - Del Mar College ›
- Final Exam Schedules - - Texas Woman's University ›
- #finalsweek hashtag on Instagram • Photos and Videos ›
- Final Exam Schedule ›
- Final Exam Schedules: Academics: Loyola University Chicago ›
- Things We All Do During Finals Week - YouTube ›
- Final Exam Schedule | ASU Students | ASU ›
- Finals Week Schedule ›
- The 33 Stages Of Finals Week ›
- #finalsweek hashtag on Twitter ›
- finals week - Urban Dictionary ›