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7 Things To Remember To Get You Through Finals Week

Just a couple of things to keep in mind to stay positive during finals week

Mackenzie Winchester
Dec 05, 2016
College of Charleston
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7 Things To Remember To Get You Through Finals Week
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1. Pain is temporary...GPA is forever.

College is hard and finals week is the most stressful time of the semester for students. During this time, it is important to remember that the outcome is so much better than what you are going through right now. Therefore, study and focus on school because it will be over before you know it and you do not want to regret anything.


2. Free food.

During finals week, there are endless possibilities for free food, activities, etc. These activities are a great way to get involved on campus and save money. If you go to College of Charleston, there are many planned events such as free yoga, free Chick-Fil-A and even a stress relief puppy fair (you can bet your butt I’ll be there). At the end of the semester, every college student is broke. It's the perfect time to take advantage of these many free and fun opportunities.


3. You are lucky to be in college in the first place.

About 70% of the U.S. population does not have a college degree. Therefore, you are extremely lucky to be attending college in the first place. Take advantage of it, get good grades and obtain that degree so that you can get a good job. Do not throw a great opportunity away just because you are stressed out.


4. Complaining isn't going to help.

Despite popular belief, complaining about finals will not help you at all. If anything, it will only effect your grade and health negatively. Just try your best to stay positive and you will do better than you think. I promise.


5. Not all of your grades define you.

College lasts four (or more) years. Making one bad grade is not going to ruin the rest of your college experience. You probably have many more classes and semesters to bring up your GPA. If you don’t feel so great about one of your finals, no worries: you more than likely have plenty of time to make up for it.


6. CHRISTMAS TIME!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Just remember: once you are done with finals you have a break for almost a whole month! That's one whole month of not having to stress about school work. A whole month of laying on the couch, drinking hot chocolate and watching Elf. If you can make it through this week, then you are just one step closer to Santa Claus coming down your chimney. You can do it!


7. Ryan Gosling

Oh and here is just a little motivation from Ryan Gosling himself. You’re welcome.

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