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6 Ways To De-Stress During (And After) Finals Week

Finals week sucks. Period. But there are some ways to make it a little less awful

Brenna Millerr
Dec 04, 2019
Florida State University
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6 Ways To De-Stress During (And After) Finals Week

Finals week is full of stress and anxiety. All of your classes have come down to this: one exam worth 20-30% of your final grade. The time is now. Luckily, there are some ways to ease the stress, even if it's only for a little while.

1. Treat yourself to a food you would not normally get yourself.

Sometimes, you need a treat. Whether it is a donut or a venti coffee, let yourself enjoy it because you've earned it!

2. Relax in a pretty part of campus.

It's okay to take some time out of the library. Take some time to enjoy the outdoors! Most campuses have greens with benches and trees for students to enjoy the scenery.

3. Get enough sleep!

Okay, I get it. Getting the recommended eight hours of sleep is nearly impossible for college students on a regular basis, but it's even more important during a week of high-stakes testing (and maybe performances).

4. Study with friends!

It can get lonely studying alone. Sometimes it is actually more helpful to study with friends taking the same courses. That way, you can discuss concepts and applications with each other. Studying with friends can be more fun and sometimes (but not always) more productive.

5. Get involved with finals week related events on campus.

Florida State has a "de-stress with dogs" day for students during finals week, and an RA is doing an event to provide stressed students with donuts. There are lots of planned events that can make your week a little brighter.

6. Celebrate when you're finished!

When finals are over, life gets so much better, so celebrate a finals-free holiday break!

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