Well, friends, the time has come for us all to take the dreaded final exams. We all know what that means. Your sleep level is at an all-time, devastating low and your stress level is through the roof. Find comfort, however, that we are all in this together.

You know it's final exam week at your college when...

You are binge-eating anything and everything in sight. Are you hungry? Probably not. But oh well, it's keeping you awake, isn't it?

You keep trying to remember that you'll never be at this place, with these people, ever again, so you agree to do things that aren't related to studying. College is (hopefully...) a one-time experience, and we should try to have fun while we can.

Your mom calls to ask if you're prepared for your final in the morning, and you have to tell a little white lie to her. Let's face it, are we ever truly ready for the final?

The main thing that excites you is the prospect of actually getting a good night's rest.

Then you actually look at the study guide. Who needs sleep, anyways?

You try not to roll your eyes when your professors tell you that you should have studied over Thanksgiving break.

People are suddenly using the library, and now your normal working space is gone. (You know who you are.)

You try to get on great terms with your professors because they actually do hold your future in their hands.

You calculate the lowest grade you could possibly make on your final to pass, and you realize that it isn't as bad as you thought it'd be.

You justify treating yourself every once in a while. Do you think you deserve to watch an episode or two on Netflix? Treat yourself. Do you deserve to nap for an hour? Treat yourself. Do you want to take a shower? Go ahead and treat yourself, buddy. I support you.

Honestly, all that is on your mind is being home for the holidays...and not having to think about school for about a month. Well, until you have to buy textbooks for next semester, anyway.

The women of Meredith College wish you the best of luck on your finals and hope that you have a wonderful, stress-free holiday season with your loved ones!