Dead Week

Dead week is looming over our shoulders, so you all know what that means: how many different ways can we procrastinate studying for our finals? The answer is endless, because if college students are good at anything it’s putting off all their work until the very last minute.

There may have been a time when I felt suffocated, even threatened, by the talented individuals around me, but that was so long ago I can’t remember. Here’s my story of how I let go of competitiveness and with it, ‘finesse’ my way through life.

As we head into finals, we all need a little pick-me-up. And you’re probably procrastinating on studying by scrolling endlessly on TikTok anyway.

Here are my top four tips to help you make the most out of your dead week in preparation for the ever-so-stressful finals season.  

Though dead week is definitely stressful, here are six essentials for camping out at the libraries that can help you feel prepared for your study grind.

It’s thanks to the activism of students over the years that we have the time we do to reset, recharge and prepare for finals.

There is simply an obscene amount of information that must be digested and regurgitated for exams, and I always feel like a part of me is cramming, no matter how much lead time I give myself.

What better way to occupy your excess time or put off studying than playing this dead week themed bingo full of all-too-common experiences, sights and more!

It’s dead week, and you have several exams waiting for you right around the corner. Considering how much of a struggle studying has been for many students this semester, you’re feeling pretty overwhelmed. There are dozens of pages of biology notes to go through, countless math problems to do and 10 too many lectures to catch up on. Don’t worry, you’re not alone; we at the Clog are here to help. Here are some nifty study hacks to help you minimize distractions and maximize studying efficiency. 

Finals week is never easy, but it’s much more difficult online. So here’s a handy dandy guide from the stars to help you ace this difficult week.