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10 Ways I've Procrastinated During Finals Week

A lot of people procrastinate during finals, this is how I did it

Arielle Wasiak

Dec 12, 2016

Emerson College

10 Ways I've Procrastinated During Finals Week

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Everyone knows that finals week is a stressful time. But rather than just get everything out of the way as soon as possible, like I would like to do, I have instead procrastinated to no end! Here are just a few ways I've managed to avoid everything I'm supposed to be doing.

1) Surfed the internet

To be fair, I do this no matter if it’s finals week or not… especially if I’m supposed to be writing an essay. I go to look up one piece of information, and suddenly I’m watching a YouTube video on how to make a sock-puppet theatre.

2) Binge-watched Netflix

I can honestly say I’ve seen the entirety of Futurama at least six times since starting this semester. Even as I'm writing this (while simultaneously writing my finals) I have Netflix on in the background.

3) Read as many books not related to my finals as possible

Anyone who knows me or has even seen me on campus can probably guess that I am an avid reader of Young Adult novels, based on the fact that I always have one in my hands and three more in my backpack. I love to be able to escape into fantasy worlds, and lately has been no exception. In fact, I believe I've been trying to read more so I don't have to write.

4) Played with my pets

Here's a picture of my puppy, Bristol. Isn't she cute? Well, anyway, since I only live about an hour away from Boston, I went home a few different weekends to spend time with my family and pets. Definitely worth it.

5) Shopped online

Within the last two months, I have bought probably around 50 books online for insanely cheap. I've shopped on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, BookOutlet... a lot of shopping.

6) Slept a LOT

I'm lazy. I'll be honest. And one thing I love to do... is sleep. When I'm done with classes, I sleep. When I get back from work, I sleep. After waking up from sleeping, I want to sleep some more.

7) Explored other articles on the Odyssey

When I'm not sure what article I should write next, I'll explore the website. And sometimes, when I'm writing an essay and get bored, I'll hop on and skim through the popular pages.

8) Played Plants vs. Zombies

I know, I know, this game is old. There are a bunch of newer games I could be playing. But I love this game, and downloaded it specifically during finals week so I could have something to do while I'm trying to avoid my work.

9) Got a book-review blog set up

Since I'm obsessed with reading, I decided it would be awesome to set up a blog for reviewing books. Above is a picture I took for the blog (by the way, all of these books are amazing!)

Here's the link, if you want to check it out: http://arisbookreviews.blogspot.com/

And finally…

10) Stressed because all I’ve done is procrastinate!

I believe this picture sums up how finals week is going for me. I can't wait for semester break!

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!