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15 Ways To Relax Before Your Final Exams

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black

Florida State University

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15 Ways To Relax Before Your Final Exams

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It's that time of the semester again where everyone is stressing the f*ck out and nobody knows what's going on. This time, I'm not stressing out though. Yes, I still have a lot of assignments to get done and plenty of studying to do but I know that in the end, I'm going to get it done. In one week, I will be done with my junior year of college and that motivates me to keep on chugging. As the weeks have gotten closer to finals, I have had to take a step back and breathe more than once. Here are some other things that I have found helpful when it comes to trying to relax.

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10 Reasons Having A Cat Is Better Than Having A Dog

Sorry dog lovers, but this one is for all the cat lovers out there.

Towson University

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10 Reasons Having A Cat Is Better Than Having A Dog

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It seems like everyone I know are dog lovers. I almost never hear anyone boasting about all the benefits that come with having a cat.

Well, that all changes today, because I am here to tell you why having a cat is so much better than having a dog. No offense to all the dogs and dog lovers out there.

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Student Life

14 Reasons Every College Student Needs A Dog

"Before you get a dog, you can't quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can't imagine living any other way." – Caroline Knapp

Eastern Michigan University

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Celeste Van Winkle

I didn't know that having a dog on campus with me would make my life ten times better until my parents went away and I was stuck with the family dog. Initially, I thought she would be a huge chore. But now that time is nearing to bring her back home to my parents, I don't want to give her up. It hasn't been that long, but I've already made up my mind that as a college student, I need a dog.

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A Letter To My Very Good Dog Back Home

A dog can be one's greatest friend and biggest treasure in your life. Here's my letter to mine.

Arizona State University

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Patricia Vicente

Dear Paco,

To start off, I'm about to tell you something you probably already know, and everyone gets tired of hearing, you are the best damn Chihuahua to exist in the world and I love you to death.

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Dear Future Soulmate,

I've been waiting my whole life.

Ball State University

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Photo by Pablo Merchán Montes on Unsplash

To whomever this may belong to in the future,

You should first know that I was born to and have made myself the best version of myself to be able to love you with every single cell in my being.

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If you could not guess who the winner was by my cover photo, I don't know what to tell you..

1. Toe Beans.

2. Purrs.

3. They do not bark.

4. They (almost) always land on their feet.

5. They do not need to go outside to do their business.

6. They keep themselves clean.

7. They require less attention.

8. They (generally) take up less space.

9. Less expensive to adopt.

10. Their average lifespan is longer.

11. They are more alert.

Bleps.

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black

Go on an accidental 4-mile hike.

Take a drive with the windows down and the music blasting.

Watch your favorite movie or tv show.

Drink some wine or tea.

Take a bath.

Color in a coloring book.

Catch up on sleep.

Go shopping.

Cuddle with your pet or go to Landis and cuddle with someone else's.

Clean your apartment.

Sing and dance along to your favorite playlist.

Workout.

Meditate or do yoga.

Chill by the pool or go to the Rez.

Read poetry.

Sorry dog lovers, but this one is for all the cat lovers out there.

1. You don't need to take them on walks

2. They don't get as messy

3. They don't have too much energy

4. They make good furnaces

5. Their fur is so soft

6. They are a live-in exterminator

7. They learn quick

8. They love a good nap

9. They sense evil spirits

10. They make great cuddlers

"Before you get a dog, you can't quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can't imagine living any other way." – Caroline Knapp

1. When you come home, they greet you at the door.

2. They keep you company when you're studying.

3. They force you to leave the house.

4. They aren't as much work as you'd think.

5. They keep you safe.

6. They're always down to cuddle.

7. You never have to go anywhere alone.

8. They help you make friends.

9. They teach you responsibility.

10. They'll always be there for you when school gets overwhelming.

11. They make you laugh.

12. You'll get exercise everyday.

13.They make every picture cuter.

14. You can dress them up for events.

A dog can be one's greatest friend and biggest treasure in your life. Here's my letter to mine.

I've been waiting my whole life.

1. I will love you undoubtedly for as long as my heart beats, and I will never give up on you.

2. I will grow with you.

3. I will take care of you when you are sick.

4. I will pick you up when you fall.

5. I will celebrate your successes with you.

6. I will know you inside & out.

7. I'm expecting my wedding day to be the most magical day of my life, so if I've committed to getting engaged to you; you're the one.

8. I'm extremely sensitive, emotional and empathetic-- but it's only because I care so much for you.

9. I will do anything to preserve our healthiest of love for each other.

10. I. Love. Hard. --but I care less even harder. ;)

11. I will live my life fully, experience new people, and wait as long as I have to until I find you.

12. I will not settle for a love that is less than passionate, honest, lasting, permanent, and warm like a gigantic hug.

13. If you are loved by me once, you can expect me to love you until the end of time.

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