Everyone dreads finals week. There is nothing that could change that, but there are some things that I carried with me every day to make finals week bearable. Here are my essential items I carried with me during finals week!

Stationery: I always had my folder that held every important paper I ever needed. I also carried a pencil and a pen. Highlighters were a must because memorizing was sometimes easier with a little color.

Chapstick: Winter finals means chapped, cold lips. Combat your crusty lips with moisturizing lip balm

Electronics: My laptop was probably one of my most used items since the majority of my classes used online review guide and PowerPoints to relay information. My watch was used during test time so that I could keep track of how much time I had left.

Coffee: So I'm not really sure if coffee actually wakes me up and gets me "wired," but I still drink it to trick my mind. This was a must during those days where I got 3 hours of sleep.

Gum: Ain't no one trying to talk to you with your 4 A.M., Red Bull-induced breath. Eat some gum!

Snacks: Snacks are probably my lifeline when I am in the library studying. I don't always have time to go get food every time my stomach starts growling so snacks keep me calm and focused.

Sweatshirts and Sweatpants: These are my favorite items to wear to the library especially since my library is cold. Nothing like doing something uncomfortable (like studying) in something comfortable!