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The 10 Stages Of Procrastination

We've all been there.

Lauren Valentine
May 03, 2016
Boston College
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The 10 Stages Of Procrastination

I'm writing this article as I currently have an impending organic chemistry exam taking place in approximately 12 hours. But why would I study for that when I have the option to procrastinate? Below are the 10 stages every college kid has gone through in his or her exam-studying experiences.

1. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Repeat.

Let me scroll back two weeks on all social media accounts just to make sure I didn't miss out on anything that's been happening. **Ends up stalking your sister's-friend's-aunt's-best friend's 2007 trip to Europe.**

2. Well, I haven't really talked to my parents in a while.

Let me just give both of them a quick call and let them know I'm alive. They'd probably really appreciate that. **Talks to parents for an unusually long time just to stall.**

3. Hmm, I'm kind of hungry.

With Dunkin' Donuts right across the street from my dorm, it'd practically be a crime not to go. **Walks over to get some munchkins.**

4. I'm not well-rested enough to study for this exam.

I'm just going to take a quick nap so I can actually focus on this material. **Presses snooze nine times.**

5. OK, my dorm is too loud.

I have to go to the library because I really cannot focus with all the screaming and yelling in the hallways. **Treks across campus to the library.**

6. OK, the library is way too quiet.

How am I supposed to study in a place where I get glared at when I turn my page? That's not the comfortable, productive environment I need to be in. **Wanders around campus looking for a study spot.**

7. Wow, that model in the advertisement on this website has super cute clothes.

Let me just browse their online catalogue super quick, then I'll finally open my books. **Shops online for Christmas presents to give in the year 2030.**

8. I should probably check my email.

There's a good chance the professor canceled the exam tomorrow because why wouldn't he?! **Refreshes email 57 times.**

9. This seat is uncomfortable, let me try this one because maybe it'll be better.

Or this one. Or this one. Or this one. **Tries to get positioned at every single study spot, but fails.**

10. Eh, I guess I'll just wake up really early before the exam and study.

Then the material will be fresh in my head. This will be good because I can just regurgitate all the material out onto the pages when I see the test. **Sleeps through the exam.**

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