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We all have those weeks...

Insiyah Saeed

May 09, 2016

Bryn Mawr College

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Being stressed is a feeling college students are all too familiar with. Whether it's keeping up with our grades, social lives, and even sleep, it can all get quite exhausting. And, odds are that you are reading this because a) you are very, very, very stressed, or b) my mom sent this to you and you are now being forced to read this... Regardless, these are 5 great things to do when you are feeling particularly overwhelmed with school, work, and life (featuring cute animals!!).

1. Take a break

While you may think studying for 8 hours straight is a great idea, it is not! Your brain needs rest, so do not feel guilty for watching that one episode of "Grey's Anatomy", or looking up funny videos on YouTube, or even online shop a bit. (Just do not end up forgetting to study for that Biology exam).

2. Exercise

If you are anything like me, exercise is basically the bane of my existence. I hate putting in the effort of going to the gym, BUT it really pays off. That extra boost of motivation and treadmill time is a great way to blow off some steam from all the studying you have been doing. Plus, it is always nice getting your body moving after sitting at your desk for so long.

3. Take a shower

Showers are a great place to relax, think, and reflect. You are not allowed to be stressed in the shower; It is a rule to not think of school work, or worry when you decide to take a shower, it is a haven of self-care! Put some tunes on, and remember: YOU. ARE. BEYOND.

4. Call your parents

Whenever you are feeling a little down or anxious about the week ahead of you, it is always nice to call some friendly faces from back home. I always feel so much better after calling my parents, they always know exactly what to say. I believe I can do pretty much anything after a phone call with them!

5. Get sleep!!

Last, but definitely not least, get some sleep!!! I promise that you will do better on every exam you take after even a little bit of sleep! That the all-nighter the night before will not help you, so sleep every chance you get! Sleep is your friend, okay.

So, good luck on finals, the week, and don't forget to treat yo' self! These cute animals are cheering you on!

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We all have those weeks...

1. Take a break

2. Exercise

3. Take a shower

4. Call your parents

5. Get sleep!!

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No one best represents the struggle like our favorite 90s squad.

1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

When your capability of "adulting" is put to the test

Nobody deserves to be living in poverty.

"Nobody living in one of the most influential nations in the world should be worried about making ends meet."

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Because who understands your bitterness better than April?

1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

3. When you edit your friend's paper and they get an A.

4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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