The beginning of the semester is no doubt a very exciting time. You are getting started with all new classes, progressing closer and closer to that degree you are at college to get in the first place. However, this excitement is sure to fade when you are sitting in the library a week later cranking out three essays due the next day at 8 AM. Here is what you are sure to be feeling at each point during the semester:

1. Weeks 1 - 2

As mentioned before, it is the beginning of the new semester. You have all new subjects, professors, and even classmates. It is hard not to be optimistic and excited about what the next 15 weeks are going to have in store for you.

2. Weeks 3 - 5

By now, you are a few weeks into the semester. The tests seem to be coming in chunks and there is a decent amount of homework, but you haven't ripped your hair out yet so thats good!

3. Weeks 6-9

Now midterms are rolling around. Can they all just be in the same week? Of course not, that would make too much sense! Bet you regret taking that 300-level history class now don't ya?

4. Weeks 10-14

Thanksgiving break provides a much needed rest from the stress of classes. You are almost at the end and although there are final projects and papers, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

5. Week 15

Finals provide both a new stress and also a great relief. You may have huge tests that carry major weight on your grade, but you also have no more class and all other work is done. Take this time to get through your finals in one piece and savor those last moments with your professor.

Congratulations! You made it to the end of the semester. Take your much-deserved break and get ready to start the cycle all over again.