1) Everyone around you is just as stressed as you are

You probably feel like all the stress in the world is sitting on your shoulders, but honestly, everyone around you is experiencing the same things. We’re all insanely overwhelmed by countless exams, projects, and papers, and can feel the stress eating us alive. Believe me, its not just you.

2) You will spend a lot of money on coffee

I’m pretty sure I made 6 trips to Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts for coffee in a 2-day period. Between staying energized to finish work, and staying awake at late hours to study a little more, coffee is a must. The convenience of Starbucks in Strozier makes it so hard to not be tempted to pack on the caffeine, so be prepared to spend a lot on many much needed coffee breaks.

3) You’ll probably skip a class or two to study for another one

This is especially true on exam day. It’s hard want to focus on other things when an exam is only a few hours away, and a lot of studying can happen in the time of a full class, so skipping class to study happens a lot.

4) You will stress eat, and probably not eat regular meals

As everyone around you is insanely stressed too, you’ll notice that everyone is always eating. You also probably won’t have time to sit down to a normal meal, so Easy Mac in the library or a protein bar on the way to an exam sounds like something to expect.

5) You need to take time for yourself too, though

Yes, studying and making project deadlines is the top goal during midterm week, but its also really important to take time for yourself. This can be by calling home, sleeping a few hours, or listening to some music. Being 100 percent invested in only work is bound to drive you crazy.

6) Make time to see friends

Your friends are all going through the same thing as you, and its tough on everyone. The best way to stay sane during this process is by making time to talk to friends or hang out with them, even for a little bit. This can even be by going to Strozier or Dirac to work on an assignment together or study with each other. The point is, these familiar and comforting faces will make exam week a lot more bearable.

7) You will be insanely happy once its all over

I honestly cannot emphasize this enough, but the relief you feel after that last huge exam that you’ve been studying for days for is indescribable.