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How do I survive Finals Week without going crazy?
The answer is, you don’t. At a time when your professors, the Stall Street Journal and probably your parents are telling you it’s time to lock in, I’m here to say that it might be time to do the opposite. As you’re slowly being driven crazy with assignments, exams and oh-so-many emails, maybe this is the perfect time to do the thing you’ve been wanting to do all semester: be irresponsible.
The stress of Finals Week and the seasonal transition means that it may be the perfect time to give in to those intrusive thoughts. Watch all six seasons of Lost. Reread every Harry Potter book. Go for a meandering walk instead of writing that paper. See the live music you want to go to (even though Homegrown is tragically over).
Just embrace the crazy. Stop letting people tell you that procrastination is bad. Due dates? More of a suggestion. Studying? You can always just wing it. Finish the semester? You can probably just do it later.
I have to move out of my dorm next week. Any tips?
People will tell you that the number one ingredient you need for a successful move is a lot of boxes. But why box yourself in? It’s actually a far better strategy to use as few boxes as possible because it forces you to really confront how much stuff you own.
As you carry each individual squishmallow to the car, it may compel you to consider whether owning six is really necessary. Lugging the final armload of clothes to the car, you might decide that you really only need two outfits. The most successful move is one that is so stressful, it inspires you to get rid of nearly everything in order to avoid ever repeating the experience.
*The Script is not responsible for any negative consequences that may occur from implementing this really excellent advice.
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