Dear Professor,

It has come to the point in the semester where I just cannot take much more. I am trying to keep on top of everything as best as I can. So when I have two chocolate bars, my favorite Starbucks drink, and a dazed look on my face, please know I am okay, I am just exhausted.

Please know that I enjoy school, however it is completely draining; physically, mentally, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. It takes a lot out of a student who has 3 midterms, a presentation, a paper, quizzes and assignments due all in a matter of two weeks. So when it seems like I am irritated and I have eyes full of tears, please know I am okay, I am just exhausted.

It can be a lot to juggle school, work, a social life and, the most un-heard of thing in college, time for myself, all at once but it is okay because I am figuring it out. Since there is always so much going on, sometimes I do forget about due dates and assignments. It is not because I am lazy and did not look, it is because I am simply exhausted.

I know that this is not new news to you at all but I felt like you should hear from a student who is greatly appreciative of your time and all you do to help me better myself. So when I am not in the happiest of moods during class, please know it is not your fault, I am just exhausted.

I hope to be back to my normal self real soon, until then please keep in mind, that WE ARE ALL simply exhausted.

Sincerely,

A stressed, blessed, worried, loving-life, exhausted student.