Finals are an extremely stressful time of year, and everyone is on edge. People will be camping out in the library or any other place they can get a quiet place to study. Some people pack their backpack for the day and don't return back to their room until the sun is down. Others still spend several hours nose deep in textbooks and notes. No matter who you are, finals weeks is filled with anxiety. Here are some items you need to survive finals.
1. An Empty Bucket
It may take up a lot of room, but this bucket is essential for catching all of your tears. You can even use the water caught to water plants and save the environment.
2. Pencils
Sure you may need to write some papers or notes, but the real reason you should use them is to pry your eyes open when you are almost asleep and need to do work.
3. Band-Aids
If you have been reading a lot, chances are you might end up with a paper cut. Keep band-aids handy to patch up your battle wounds.
4. A Pillow
After a long day of hard work, you will not only want but deserve a nap. Take a pillow with you, so you can sleep without losing your table.
5. Headphones
Listening to music is all good and fun, but you really need headphones to drown out the sound of your own sobs.
6. Pajamas
If you do not plan on leaving your studies, you should at least be comfortable! Pack, or wear, your coziest matching pajama set.
7. Your Toothbrush
Again, in case you never want to leave the library but also do not want bad breath, pack your handy dandy toothbrush to freshen up your mouth!
8. A Reaching Tool
You know those fancy tools with the clamp on the end? Get one of those to reach for your materials spread all around the table. It will be like you have super long arms.
9. Books
Sure you can actually read these books, but the best use of them is to bang your head repeatedly with them.
10. Markers
If you are a creative person, or not, you can use markers for good and evil. Specifically, when your friends fall asleep studying, draw cute little designs on their faces for fun.
11. A Computer
When a study break arises, whip out your computer to watch some cute videos of dogs running around. There is no better use for that thousand dollar piece of machinery.
12. Water
After all of the sweating and crying, you will need to replenish all of your liquids.
13. An IV
This is the best way to get that caffeine directly into your bloodstream.
14. Music
This is important for when you need an impromptu dance party.
15. Many, Many Snacks
When you get hungry, you are going to want food. Most importantly, when you get sad, you will want to eat your feelings.
16. Paper
Maybe you will write notes, but you are more likely to make some bomb paper airplanes. Try and hit your friends across the room!
17. Stress Ball
You should use this for exactly what it sounds like. Squeeze that ball.
18. Deodorant
It is important to stay dry and smelling like roses after sweating so much.
19. A Bag of Glitter
Keep it on your desk to remind you sparkle, even when you do not feel like it. If need be, sprinkle a little on yourself.
20. Friends
Although they can be distracting at times, it is important to have some friends to keep you sane as you get crazier and crazier as each day passes.
In all seriousness, finals week is one of the most stressful times in your college career. Maybe some of these items will help you get through it all. Take your time, study hard, and stay healthy. Good luck to everyone! You will kill it!
