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A Culinary Guide to Surviving Finals Week

Does finals week have your mind and stomach stressed? Read on.

Becca Salgado
Dec 13, 2016
Point Loma Nazarene University
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A Culinary Guide to Surviving Finals Week
Steve Debenport

Before anyone who is a college student can enjoy their winter break, there's one roadblock in their way: FINALS WEEK, PEOPLE. Finals week is the time of the year when most people aged 18-23ish are the most stressed, overwhelmed, and hangry (hungry + angry). In order to bust out those final papers, study for exams, or prepare for that big presentation that's worth half your overall grade, you need sustenance. Here's a guide for all the food and drinks you need to survive finals week and emerge victorious on the other side.

1. The essential beverage: Coffee.


Whether you drink it black, slightly sweetened, or dump half a container of french vanilla creamer in your cup, coffee is essential. The caffeine allows you to pull those all nighters when you've procrastinated your life away and realize things need to be done.

2. Popcorn

In my opinion, popcorn is one of the most under-rated snacks ever... it's not just for the movies people! It's buttery, cheap, easy to make, and a great snack to bring along for late night study sessions in the library.

3. Chocolate

I believe this essential food group needs no explanation as to why you need it during finals.

4. Juice of any kind

When your mouth needs a break from all the coffee, drink some juice! There are a ton of varieties and all the vitamins in juice will help your body fight off nasty germs.

5. French fries!!!!


Whether they be from your dining hall, McDonald's, In-n-Out, or Jack-in-the-Box, fries aren't just fried potatoes: they're a source of magical brain power.

6. Pizza

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Get a group of study buddies together and order an extra-large pizza. Your brain and stomach will be thanking you into the wee hours of the night.

7. Grilled cheese

Melted cheese and bread will give you the energy you need to make it through any final.

8. Pancakes (of any kind)

They're fluffy, sweet, buttery, and will never let you down. What more could you ask for during finals week?


Yes, I am fully aware that there aren't many "healthy" options on this list... But it's finals week.

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