It’s crunch time folks; the end of the spring semester is upon us. Despite sweet summer vacation being within sight, one last foe awaits: the dreaded finals week. Even though these final few weeks can seem like an inescapable hell, it’s of utmost importance you take the proper steps to get through them.

 

Actually show up for class

I get it, your bed may seem extremely tempting after a long night of studying. I implore you, resist the urge to snooze your alarm and get your butt to class. Many professors provide vital information in the final weeks of the semester, from study guides and review sessions to sweet extra credit you can never get enough of.

Give your body proper nourishment

I hate to break it to you but iced coffee, cold pizza and Red Bull just aren’t going to cut it. If at all possible, try to squeeze those three daily meals into your routine. Your brain needs proper fuel to function properly. Make sure to stay hydrated with plenty of water; Jim, Jack and the Captain can wait until summer.

Be smart with how you study

Try to avoid cramming all your studying into a single night. Pulling a late one to study the night before an exam is one of the worst things you can do. You’re much more likely to retain information if you get up early to study after a good night’s sleep. Speaking of which…

For the love of all you hold dear, GET SOME SLEEP

While this may seem like common sense, common sense isn’t so common these days. All the hard work and effort you’ve been putting in won’t mean a thing if your sleep-deprived body can’t properly function. Try going to bed an hour or two earlier instead of rewatching “The Office” for the ninth time. Try to squeeze in a nap sometime in the day instead of deciding where to drop in Fortnight. Your body will thank you later, I promise.