The most frightening week of the year is upon us: final week. The five day period where every student either pulls an amazing grade savior or tries not to collapse under pressure. Whether your finals week consists of nerve-wracking presentations, never ending research papers or the dreaded exams, here are a few things that every student can relate to during finals weeks.
Shock
"It's finals already?! I haven't even finished my Thanksgiving leftovers!" The initial disbelief that finals are here is very common for most students; especially those who have procrastinated on large assignments. Surprise! You have a week to get your life together!
Denial
This is usually the part where students scroll through their calendars and syllabus deadlines. It just can't be.
Bargaining
"I promise to stay sober for the rest of my college career if you give me an A." Don't kid yourself, we all know that you're not going to live up to whatever plea you;re trying to make. Now you're just embarrassing yourself.
Anger
Papers fly, books are thrown on the floor, things have the tendency to get very violent very quickly during this phase. Suddenly the tiniest things, like fighting for a parking spot or dealing with annoying roommates, is enough to set you over the edge. As long as you don't hit your professor, you should make it out of this phase with little consequence.
Guilt
"I shouldn't have spent so many nights watching Shameless. Maybe if I actually attended a lecture, I would understand what is going on in these PowerPoint slides." Now is a moment of reflection for the things you should have done, but never actually got around to. Everybody makes mistakes.
Depression
This is the part where we all cry. Some cry in the safety of their dorm rooms, others prefer to cry in the library amongst all of the other sad, stressed students. Crying in groups can prove to be a quite bonding experience. As they say: friends who cry together under the crippling stress and anxiety together, stay together.
Acceptance
You will pass all of your exams. You will graduate college. You will have your dream career. And you will have the successful lifestyle you strive to have. Now get out there! Study for your tests, get as caffeinated as humanly possible, and crush finals week. You can do this!
