All students need a bit of fun poked at their stresses to bring good humor to hard work. In honor of the stressed-out student around the holidays, here is the classic "12 Days of Christmas" reimagined. (I'll save you some time so you can finish that essay you procrastinated on and skip to the twelfth day.)
On the twelfth day of Christmas my teachers gave to me...
Twelve expectations
Eleven kids a-crying
Ten pages of bad notes
Nine dirty looks
Eight hours of homework
Seven bad attitudes
Six students sleeping
Five essays due
Four surprise tests
Three bad grades
Two homework packets
And a project due all in one day!
Maybe this was a bit hyperbolic, but with all the stress of finals, the end of the semester and the holidays, this is a fun way to describe what life as a student feels like right now. Of course, the good teachers we have are appreciated for all their hard work. Don't forget to unwind this winter vacation. Happy Holidays.