Hello, dorm dwellers! It’s almost finals weekend which means you are probably going to be on a library lockdown soon. Whether it is cramming for your oh-so-dreaded final exam or pulling an all-nighter for a 14-page final paper, locking yourself in the library towards the end of the semester is completely normal (and we have all been there). When it comes to those long library days, make sure you go prepared! This is war with your finals! (I’m just kidding.) But, to lock down the most from your library lockdown, don’t forget to bring the following minions with you.

1. Hot Coffee. No-brainer right? Grab a Venti of your favorite flavor of coffee or try some new flavors. If you inhale coffee like I do, grab four Ventis. Once you have coffee as your ammunition, you’re set to grind and you won’t want to leave!
2. Your planner(s) and a notebook. Now is not the time to be jotting down notes on tissues (I say this because I’ve done this) and post-its. It’s time to gather everything up, get organized and be ready to slay those exams!
3. Headphones and Chargers. Okay this is important. You need to make sure that you are not leaving yourself with excuses to have to pack up and cheat on your lockdown session before you have learned everything you need for Chem 1307 (or whatever you are studying for). You will be more likely to retain your sanity with your favorite ‘study-music’ playlist and more effectively study if you have your trusty headphones and laptop charger in your backpack.
4. Fuzzy Socks. I went to Walmart and invested in a bunch of these cozy musts. We all know the library isn’t the coziest place (if at all), so you may have to resist the temptation to leave for your much cozy bed. To ward off the tempting nap, put on a pair of fuzzy socks! Bonus points for fun patterns and prints (or Christmas themed ones).
5. Treats. So, ice cream and a Hershey’s bar isn't the most practical or healthy library option, but desperate times call for desperate measures. After all, during exams you gotta get your kicks where you can! Be sure to stock up on fruits, granola bars, protein bars, water and at least one splurge to keep yourself motivated. Maybe go for something less melt-worthy like gummy bears or sour gummy worms.

You ready? Okay, it’s time to move to the library! Get ready to slay!