The most dreaded time of this year is here...finals week. All your hard work and time you put in to your classes is finally reaching the finish line. That test or project or paper is standing between you and your winter break. In order to survive this week here are a few essential items.

1. Notecards: You are going to reviewing and writing out countless notes so you better stock up on notecards so you can quiz yourself.

2. Snacks: You are probably gonna lock yourself in the library all day so you can get work done, but don't forget to pack snack because you deserve to treat yourself to a snack break.

3. Pens & Pencils: Be sure to have different color pens and multiple pencils all lined up for you to write your whole entire semester worth of learning all over again.

4. Coffee: You are going to be working nonstop maybe even pulling an all-nighter so you need to caffeine to keep you awake and functioning.

5. Tissues: This is the time of year when everyone gets sick because of the cold so keep some tissues on you to blow your nose... or to wipe your tears, which ever floats your boat.

Now go hit the books, don't stress yourself out too much. If you need a break, take it. You are going to kill your finals and have a relaxing stress-free winter break.