With final exams being only a few weeks away, students are starting to feel the pressure of doing well while not getting majorly stressed out. It can be a difficult next few weeks for many on campus, as assignments are all due at the same time and you feel like you're running out of time to complete them- it kind of feels like escaping out of a hole that just keeps getting deeper and deeper. And although it can be easy to let finals get you down, it's important to recognize that, yes, there are things to be happy and get excited about! Here are just a few:

1. Warm weather is on the way

It is, I promise! You don't have to wear jeans, sweatshirts, and sweaters for much longer! Soon, you can be soaking up the sun at the beach or by the pool! You'll no longer want to be bundled up inside for the day because of the cold air! Vitamin D, here we come!

2. Going home

We're going to be back in our humble abode in just a few more weeks! That means no more dining hall food! No more wearing shoes in the shower! Sleeping in our own beds! Did I mention no more dining hall food?

3. Seeing friends and family

For three months, we don't have to worry about missing class or catching up! We don't have to stress about getting homework done! No more papers to submit to Blackboard by midnight! No more dreadful group projects! Let the destressing begin!

5. Catching up on tv shows

When finals are over, your Netflix obsession can come out of hibernation! You can start all of those tv shows you were looking forward to watching! And you can even catch up on the ones you had to take a break from because of school! Let the laziness resume!

6. Getting more sleep

To my fellow friends that were courageous and took 8:30s this semester, they're almost over! We can regain a full eight hours of sleep soon! No more staying up late stressing to get work done! No more camping at the library or having early responsibilities! Time to turn those alarm clocks OFF!

7. Seeing your dog

You get to see your doggo once finals are over! He will be so excited to see you and jump all over the place and be super happy! You can take him out for walks and throw the ball with him! You can go back to cuddling and watch television together! Life is good again!