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6 Things To Never Say During Midterms Week

When tensions are high, it's best to just stay away from a student under pressure.

Ryan Bronstein

Feb 27, 2017

College of Charleston

6 Things To Never Say During Midterms Week

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With midterms week coming up, there will be a bunch of cranky college kids running on no sleep from pulling all-nighters studying. This is not the week to nag us about not cleaning or for not dressing well. We have a lot going on and do not want to take it out on you. There are a few things that should never be said during midterm or finals week. You might get yelled at or be on the receiving end of passive aggressive comments if the following things are said.

1. You look tired

Yes! I will look tired because I haven't slept yet. I have two tests and two papers all due in one week. I will look tired, be cranky and, most likely, will barely sleep. Do not mention my disheveled appearance and my caffeine high. I know that I look tired and have bags under my eyes.

2. Do you want to go out?

Yes, I want to. No, I can’t. While I spend hours in the library, I will be jealous of you going out and having fun. The FOMO is real, and I will think about it as I read my geology textbook.

3. How are you feeling?

I will most likely give you an overly long response about all the work I have to do and how I have not slept. I will possibly rant, and maybe I will shed a tear or two. I apologize ahead of time for this long rant and negative attitude.

4. Do you want to go get a salad?

No, I want pizza. I want carbs and anything fattening that I can find. I want brownies, cookies and comfort food. I should eat a salad to be healthy and I probably should stop drinking coffee, but that doesn’t mean I am going to.

5. Want to hang out?

I would love to if I didn’t have so much to do. I would love human interaction and a nice hug. I just have a paper to write and two tests to study for. If you want to study then yes, but if you do not, then please wait for next week. I apologize for being so busy. I really do.

6. You have an attitude

Yes, I do have an attitude. I am very stressed and do not mean to take it out on you. Everyone has an attitude this week, it is not just me. I am sure you have an attitude, too, when you're extra stressed.

Good luck this week, and be considerate to the fact that everyone is tired, overworked and cranky!

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