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The 11 Stages of Midterms

It's the second worst part of the semester.

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The 11 Stages of Midterms
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It's the second most dreaded part of the semester (the first, of course, being finals.) That's right, it's midterm time. A never ending flow of papers, projects, and exams as the semester comes to cross its halfway point.

Here are the phases of Midterms Season:

1. "This is going to be easy."

One exam? That's no big deal. You're naive, you haven't glanced ahead at your schedule for next week. You think this is it, and this is doable. You are not worried. You can go out with your friends and enjoy a worry free weekend of procrastination.

2. Then, it hits you.

Like a ton of bricks. First, a professor reminds you of that paper due next week. Then, another exam. Soon, your agenda is full.

3. You're productive.

You attempt to start- and you're doing well. You feel like you're making progress in the never ending list of things to do!

4. You realize how far you've come.

Spoiler: It isn't far. You've been working for what feels like hours, yet you've barely done anything. How did this happen?

5. The Distraction.

You're demotivated by your lack of progress. Netflix is calling, and you give in.

6. The second wind.

Okay, it is time to close the Netflix and return to the Facebook grind. You have a second wind of motivation- you will get something done.

7. ...and the crash.

Your energy is depleted, you're hungry, you're tired, and you're still not done.

8. The Final Stretch

It's the morning, you just woke up with your computer and notes spread around you to realize you have only a few hours to get this done.

9. The resignation.

The deadline has arrived. Do you turn it in late and completed, or turn it in as is? Probably as is.

10. The exams.

The assignments are done- but now you have to actually sit through an exam you feel extremely unprepared for.

11. The Recovery.

You survived. Now, you can take a nap and go out with your friends guilt free until grades come back.

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