We’ve made it half way through the second semester. Seniors are less than one hundred days to graduation and freshman aren’t ready to admit that it’s almost been a whole year since we arrived. We’re all a little on edge for the impending end of the year. At this point, we’ve endured enough stress to make even the most sane person crazy. Midterms are only making it worse. Ah yes, hell week is upon us. With papers, tests, and projects aplenty, it’s understandable that everyone wants to crawl into bed with Netflix for the next decade.

The only thing keeping us all sane is the promise of a glorious week of fun. Spring Break: the college bacchanalian experience of a lifetime is so close—yet so far away.

However, in order to make it to SB2K15, we’ve got to buckle down and get stuff done. I know, I know. I can hear you crying. I understand; trust me, I do. Keep looking on the bright side: in a week this will all be over and you’ll be sitting on the beach somewhere.

Since I want all of us to make it to that point, I’ve created UGA’s Declassified Midterm to Spring Break Survival Guide. Here it goes!

1. Sleep. 

Even if you’ve got twelve papers and seven tests, you can’t take any of those if you’re sleeping in the MLC because you pulled an all-nighter and forgot to set an alarm for you power nap before the test

2. Don't procrastinate. 

You’ve got twelve papers and seven tests. WHAT ARE YOU DOING WATCHING NETFLIX, DUMMY?!

3. But, do take study breaks. 

Okay, so maybe I over reacted about the Netflix thing. You’ve got to give your mind a little bit of rest every now and then. Just don’t use them as an excuse to not do any work.

4. Back away from the caffeine. 

I see you there with your fifth cup of coffee today. Put it down and back away slowly. You’ll just end up as a shivering ball of mush on the floor. You need to eat something remotely healthy to keep your body going. The ideal spring break bod doesn’t come from only ingesting coffee or red bull for a week straight. 

5. Find a study buddy. 

This is tricky because you don’t want to study with someone you know will distract you. The key here is to pick someone who will motivate you. Read: not you significant other, best friend, or crush.

6. Go to the library. 

Sure, all your friends are studying somewhere else, but you’re going to get more work done if you’re secluded. The more work you do at the library means the more time you have for Netflix when you get home. Even if you haven’t been all semester, go now before it’s too late and you loose the will to leave your room.

7. Don't go out. 

Yes, I know that downtown is calling to you right now. While you’re sitting in your room studying, you can hear her siren song. Listen to me very carefully: ignore it. You’re about to spend an entire week doing what you would do in a night. Giving it up to study won’t kill you. Embrace the time away from it, and get ready to let loose on the beach.

8. Have some faith. 

After all, you are in college. You made it here. You’ve worked hard. One week of midterms will not kill you. Even if you don’t do too well on them, chances are it doesn’t mean it’s the end of your college career.