Exam week. Two words that will drag a college student back into the safety of their beds and they will do practically anything to stay their. While everyone is in the holiday spirit, cheerful and excited for the month to come college students are regretting their very existence. The excitement and relaxation from Thanksgiving break is over and students are back to the tragic of reality of tests, quizzes, projects, exams, finals, papers and everything in between. Even though its only two weeks of absolute agonizing pain, it becomes very hard to remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This very very long tunnel. But I am here to remind you that there is an end to the suffering. When exam time rolls around here are a couple of things to remember!

1. Grades do NOT DEFINE you. As much as you think they do they don’t, trust me.
2. Your sanity is more important than a letter grade. What? Im allowed to be sane? Hold up? I know right such a foreign concept.
3. Take a break!!!!! After 6+ hours of sitting in a chair staring down at a book don’t forget to take a break and walk around for a bit. Clearing your head for a bit will make studying go by a lot easier and faster.
4. Eat, and drink repeat. Please don't forget to do these things. They are essential. Trust me Studying for that Political Science exam can wait until you have a meal.
5. SLEEP. Although it may be hard try to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night these next two weeks. Your body, mind and soul will thank you, I promise

Finally, Just breath and relax! Exam week will be over before you know it, and trust me it will feel so good when it does.

Happy studying!!

Sincerely,

A currently helpless student