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A time filled with sleep deprivation and an unhealthy caffeine addiction.

The 20-Step Process Of Before, During, And After Finals

Elaine Dealy

As we all know, finals are the most difficult and trying time during the semester. Mid-terms are over, you finished all your other projects, and now it's time for the final call. Here's your guide of every emotion you'll feel during this trying time.

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5 Things To Actually Help You Acheive Your Fitness Goals

p.s. These tips are dedicated to the ones on a broke girl budget ;)

East Carolina University

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5 Things To Actually Help You Acheive Your Fitness Goals

Janiya Winchester

Let me tell y'all, having your own fitness journey is not for the faint of heart..

In the cover photo, the picture to the left is when I was working out consistently INCONSISTENT, ignorantly eating in a caloric DEFICIT and doing a LOT of cardio because I love to run. This routine was eating away at my goals of putting on muscle. This routine was going towards the goal of Cutting (losing body fat, getting leaner).

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15 ‘Corny’ Text Messages Guys Send To Girls, Who Are Tired Of Reading Them

Sending me "Wyd ;)" is not the way to get in my pants.

Towson University

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15 ‘Corny’ Text Messages Guys Send To Girls, Who Are Tired Of Reading Them

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Ladies, I'm sure we all do that same facial expression and eye roll every time a guy decides to text us, especially a guy that we don't want to talk to. And then they hit you up with the same tired messages. And for the guys who are reading this, please know that these text messages are obvious and point out that you're trying to smash. Some may include:

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9 Benefits Of Having Your Heart Broken, In Case You Can't Think Of Any Right Now

On this other side of the heartbreak comes finding yourself, and maybe a new fish in the sea.

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9 Benefits Of Having Your Heart Broken, In Case You Can't Think Of Any Right Now

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Trust me, through the tears you'll one day be able to see the benefits of having your heart broken.

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9 Reasons You Should Go Through Sorority Recruitment

It will make your college career easier.

Texas Tech University

9 Reasons You Should Go Through Sorority Recruitment

Kayla Ivy

Deciding whether or not to go through formal recruitment can be scary, but here are nine reasons you should do it.

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A time filled with sleep deprivation and an unhealthy caffeine addiction.

1. Finals are approaching, and you tell yourself you’ll start studying early, but you actually end up doing nothing.

2. You’re now a week out, but you say you’ll start studying on Wednesday.

3. Wednesday has passed, and now it’s Thursday and you go out with your friends.

4. Suddenly, it’s the day before finals, and you haven’t started studying.

5. You start thinking, where has the time gone?!

6. You start studying and realize you know nothing.

7. You study, study, and study, and feel super smart.

8. You review the study guide and realize you only know the first chapter.

9. Welcome to your first meltdown of finals.

10. You take your first exam, and it was awful. To cope, you tell yourself that your next one will be different.

11. You study for your next exam, and all confidence is lost.

12. You start do blame your teachers for giving you such hard finals.

13. You’re now in the depths of finals week, and the caffeine addiction and sleep deprivation are starting to kick in.

14. Your last final is tomorrow, and you’re feeling rundown but desperately trying to study.

15. It’s time to start praying to all gods in order to pass your last final.

16. Your last final is over, signifying that finals are officially over.

17. Finally, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

18. Then you realize it’s time to pack.

19. Packing and finals are over and you’re ready to leave.

20. Now you’re home, happy, and carefree...until you get your grades in the mail.

p.s. These tips are dedicated to the ones on a broke girl budget ;)

You Won't Last By Comparing Yourself To Others

If You're Not Tired of Eating, You're Not Eating Enough

You MUST Trust The Process

Um Hello...? TRANSFORMING your body is not supposed to be easy.

If You Don't Clap For Yourself Or Have A Cheat Meal Every Once In A While, You're Not Gonna Make It

Sending me "Wyd ;)" is not the way to get in my pants.

1. “Wyd”

2. “You a virgin or…”

3. “Good morning beautiful.”

4. “What would you do if I kissed you right now?”

5. “Wya”

6. “So, you’re going to take a shower/watch a movie without me?”

7. “Are you a freak?”

8. “Text me something freaky lol”

9. “Send me a lil pic or a nude?”

10. “Save me a plate lol.”

11. “I really wanted to kiss you today.”

12. “So, who’s the freak out of you and your friends?”

13. “Hey Big Head!”

14. "Hey, I think I saw you earlier lol."

15. "You're the ONLY girl I talk to."

On this other side of the heartbreak comes finding yourself, and maybe a new fish in the sea.

1. You'll re-discover your self-worth

2. You'll re-learn how to be genuine

3. You'll re-discover yourself

4. You'll realize mom is always right (and sometimes dad)

5. You'll discover that men suck

6. You'll develop a new appreciation for time

7. You'll be free

8. You'll see the sun on the darkest days

9. You'll discover being alone isn't that bad

It will make your college career easier.

1. It makes the adjustment easier.

2. Leadership opportunities are endless.

3. Meeting different people

4. The Tshirts

5. Philanthropy

6. Networking among all members

7. Teaches responsibility

8. Extra study space

9. Lifelong friends

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