The War With Finals Is Over! | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

The War With Finals Is Over!

So what now?

12
The War With Finals Is Over!
wiseGEEK

We all in life have to endure things that are challenging, unwanted, but yet very important. That is a perfect case for describing final exams in college, high school as well. Here at Marquette University finals week has finally wrapped up and now while all the students brave the cold to get home by driving or flight, its more of the calm after the storm for the students as the war with finals has finally come to an end… for now. Here are the top four things to do after coming out of finals week.

The answer by the way is no, constantly checking your grades will not be on this list.

4. Go on a major caffeine detox

It’s no doubt that finals week is a time where sleep is the last thing we are thinking. While not sleeping is no where near healthy, the fact remains we need to use every hour we can to stay awake, energized, and focused to which we turn to caffeinated drinks to help us. Try staying away from caffeine for a week and see how much sleep you get back, if it is easy for you then continue avoiding it, the results may surprise you.

3. Catch up on Netflix

Admit it, during finals week your Netflix account use was nowhere near what it usually is during a regular week of schooling. With any traveling you plan on doing or once you finally settle in take time to relax and catch up on any of the shows you have missed or have heard of and want to give a try. The best part of course being you won’t feel judged finally when Netflix asks you the famous question, “are you still there?”

2. Catch up on your Christmas shopping

It’s pretty easy to lose track of the days when you’re in the process of studying for exams, so it’s pretty easy to forget that the biggest holiday of the year is right around the corner. Simply put try to get your list together of who you want to give a gift to and to get all of your Christmas shopping done and don’t be afraid to get yourself a little something.

1. Sleep, Sleep, Sleep, & Repeat

Obviously the biggest thing you need to do is to catch up on sleeping since you have almost been deprived of it since finals week had begun. Obviously don’t spend your entire Christmas break in bed but its totally understandable to lay in bed a little past noon and not be judged for it. Just make sure during your nap, you spend some time with family, friends, and have a safe and happy holidays.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

570013
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

457327
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments