Midterm season.

As scary as it may be, we're already heading into mid-October. And here I am thinking my senior year started only a week ago, for crying out loud. This is probably going to be one of the most stressful times of the semester and that's okay. Well, not really okay, but okay in the sense that we're all going to get through this rough time together. Although it may not seem like it'll be as bad as finals, the stress levels during midterms are actually higher. We have to cram a good almost-two months worth of information into our brains for us to remember, along with other homework we need to complete. And at least with finals, we have scheduled dates so they don't conflict. With midterms, three could land on the same day, and our professors won't know. I mean, it's not like we're in four to five additional classes other than theirs, right?

(I must rant very quickly before I begin my survival guide. Who came up with the bright idea to have multiple midterms? You know, when the professor says, "Okay class, so in the syllabus it says we're going to have a midterm on Sept. 15 and a midterm on Oct. 14." WHY? Why do they feel the need to have a midterm within a midterm? That's more work for us and that's more work for them. End rant.)

These are just a few ways that I think will help all of us at the University of Nevada (or anyone else in college) survive this dreadful week, or weeks depending on when the tests are.

1. Sleep, sleep, sleep!

I know, I know, you want to get that last minute of studying in, but listen. It's 3:30 a.m. on a Tuesday. Go to sleep. As much as you think you want to get all of your studying done, sleep is going to be your most important asset during this tough time in your life. Lack of sleep will turn into lack of concentration, and that is not something you're going to want if you want to do well on your tests. Also, lack of sleep can effect your immune system and I don't think you're going to want to get sick right now. Go to bed at a decent hour and aim for seven to eight hours, if possible. Don't become a zombie, even if Halloween is near.

2. "Did you eat today?"

This ties in with the sleep tip. You may forget to eat because you were going hard in the paint with your studying and that's okay! But if you intentionally forget to eat because you're so worried about your exams, you're going to become your worst enemy. Keep a snack or five with you when studying so you can keep yourself from going hungry and your stomach won't want to eat you alive.

3. Go to your professor's office hours.

They gave them to us for a reason. Utilize them. It's not always fun having to meet with your professors, but they are going to be your best resource when it comes to studying for these exams. I mean, they have to be, they're the ones who came up with them. Ask them questions about topics you didn't fully understand during lecture, or maybe ask them to go over your study guide with you to see if you're understanding all of these different concepts. They're here for you, they're here to help you. It may be a little nerve-wracking at first, but I promise, they won't bite.

4. Find your "study spot."

Whether it's your room, your living room, the Knowledge Center or library, or even your favorite coffee joint, find that one comfortable place that will become your go-to study spot. This may become a sacred place for you, and you may find yourself using it for when you have other, smaller tests to study for, or even finals.

5. Study with your pals.

"The more, the merrier" is the way I look at things. If you have friends in your classes, have a day where you all get together and study. Even if you all aren't in the same classes, get together to study, make it fun! Help each other out and ask each other questions based off of your study guide. You can all go to your self-proclaimed study spot and study together for whatever exams you'll have.

6. "It's time to take a break."

Studying at this point is the most important thing, but so are breaks. I know, I kno--hey don't argue with me. I know that you want to get all the studying done and over with, but the best way isn't by going for long periods of time. Reward yourself with breaks every now and again, but don't make those breaks for an hour and then spend that hour watching YouTube videos and Netflix because then what's the point in going back to studying when you're too caught up in an episode of "Orange Is The New Black" or a new video by "The Try Guys," you know?

We can do this. We can all do this. We can make it if we try. As long as we don't work ourselves too hard, we'll survive this round of midterms. Until next semester, however, when we have to do it all again.

Good luck everyone!