If you're a student, you know that studying is the worst. Any word that has 'dying' in it cannot be a good thing. Through various years of experience, I have concluded that studying consists of at least seven stages that cycle on an endless loop. Who better to represent that cycle than Michael Scott.

1. Denial-

You are an adult! Only you decide what you have to do. You tell yourself that you don't need to do it. You'll be fine without studying.

2. Finally Starting-

Cut to the day before the test: You start to realize that you know nothing and should probably start studying.

3. Begging For Help-

You text that one kid that sits three rows in front of you and ask a million and a half questions. He responds by sending pictures of his study guide. That kid is now your best friend.

4. Breakdown #1-

It's 2 am. You're on your 5th cup of coffee. You've been studying for 7 hours. You still don't understand anything. Will it ever end?

5. Questioning-

Post-breakdown thoughts: Is it worth it? How far will my grade go down if I fail this? When will I ever use this in real life? Why should I go on? Average people are the best kind of people.

6. Breakdown #2-

You've now been studying for 11 hours straight. Words have no meaning. Time is an illusion. You can't go on.

7. Finally Finished-

Finally! You're done. You've absorbed all of the material and are somewhat ready for the test. You have learned your lesson. Until the next test, when you'll go through the stages again.