Dear Girl,

I want to say I’m really proud of you and all that you have achieved. I also know you’re under a lot of pressure right now and want to give you some encouragement and words of advice.

First off, you made it to finals week. Wowza! What a crazy time! But remember you bested Hell Week so this is once again a chance to let brilliance shine on those exam papers. I watched you write papers about the complexities of Greek Civilization and study from enormous piles of colorful flashcards; I’m sure you can face and conquer this next week ahead of you.

Secondly, please take note that success isn’t a 90 or higher. It comes in many different forms. One of them being a 70 on tough exam. These numbers are a little arbitrary and don’t dictate your full potential, just think about it. Sure it might be nice get 90’s all the time, but if you worked damn hard to get a 70, why be upset?

Thirdly, you’re so compassionate, darling. You have no problem directing a group or helping out those around you. That being said, feel free to claim your space. If you need time alone to do your homework or study, ask for people to leave you alone. I promise you, they won’t be offended. They’ll just be waiting for you and your attention later.

Ultimately, good luck with finals and remember not to work too hard.

With Love,

Your Friend