1. Do I really need a degree?

There are plenty of jobs that don’t require a college education, right? I mean, if Bill Gates can drop out of college and become a billionaire, who’s to say I can’t do the same!

2. I’ll eat dinner tomorrow instead.

By the time I get home from studying and taking exams, it's bedtime. This doesn’t apply to everyone, and the few of us who wake up at 4 a.m. to go to work envy you.

3. What grade do I need on the final exam to pass the class?

Time to do some quick math and figure out the worst grade I can get on the final while still passing the course. You know you’re doing well when you can get a 50% on the final and still pull off a B in the class!

4. My ice cream cravings are justified during finals week.

I generally eat a nearly clean diet, but finals week is an entirely different story. Don’t judge me if I tell you this is my fifth pint of ice cream in the past four days.

5. Calling into work to study for finals is completely acceptable.

This is crunch time, and sometimes you need to decide between a four hour shift at work and a better grade on your presentation later that afternoon. Sorry, boss—I’m sure you’ll survive without me for one day.

6. Please let there be a curve!

It’s finals week and we’re all stressed. It only seems fair. Plus, what harm will it do?

7. Time for a one-episode Netflix break.

The final isn’t until tomorrow morning, so one more episode can’t hurt… Well, I may as well finish the entire season at this point.

8. If I set my alarm for 4 a.m., I’ll have three extra hours to cram!

Now that I think about it, three hours may not be enough. Maybe I’ll just take a 30-minute power nap and tough it out the entire night.

9. Now that it’s 4 a.m., I think I deserve another pint of ice cream.

I may as well take advantage of this high metabolism while it lasts, right? Plus, it’s at this point I’ve realized I’m doomed. Time to eat my feelings.

10. I’ve failed all my exams. Time to celebrate anyway.

We should all celebrate after finals, regardless of how we do because at least it’s over!