With midterm season approaching faster than we would all like it to, it becomes almost necessary to have a spirit animal to get us through this difficult time. Essays, projects, tests and even presentations can pile up all in one day and where do we have to turn other than our favorite tv shows, movies and songs? Here are 12 times Stanley from "The Office" represented us, as students, during midterm week.

1. When your professor tells you they're grading harshly.

Why grade harshly when you can grade fairly? No? Ok.

2. When you have to come up with a midterm topic offhand.

Anything is a topic if you're convincing enough.

3. Realizing your friends are all at the library, but you went to get food instead.

Avoiding walking past the library is probably your best bet if you're aggressively procrastinating.

4. Ordering Domino's every night to "cope" with your stress.

There's never anything wrong with garlic bread twists. Never.

5. Finishing a group project with your friends.

Even if you have a bunch of tests to worry about, finishing a group project is always a great feeling.

6. When you start taking a test, but the professor starts talking again.

Now I'll forget all of the information I lost sleep trying to remember, but please continue on.

7. The person next to you starts bragging about the sleep they got.

10 hours? Wow...I really can't relate, but thanks for sharing.

8. When a professor says you should be spending the most time on their work.

Well...everyone is unique, but I also have other classes to worry about.

9. "I'm pushing back the deadline for this assignment."

More procrastination! This is just what we all needed.

10. Daydreaming about Spring Break or your next vacation.

11. Someone in class asks for an extension, but the professor is confused.

Please? We'll all be your best friends.

12. When midterm week is finally over.

Gotta blast! I've never run faster in my life.

Good luck on midterms this semester! If you're ever stressed, watch a quick episode of the Office and think about every time Stanley Hudson was relatable. You're going to do great!