RRR Week

The end of an academic term can feel like one giant, impenetrable puzzle. We hope these stories will help you, too, put some pieces together — whatever that means for you this finals season.

Playing games has been proven to increase brain cognition while decreasing stress, so here are places near campus where you can play games with friends!

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.

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. 

Snacks are crucial for fueling a pick-me-up during that afternoon lull as well as providing some sustenance when you’re on the go. At the same time, it's easy to fall into unhealthy snacking habits that leave you feeling sluggish instead of rejuvenated. Our previous recommendations have been too time-consuming and have required special ingredients. We at the Clog have got your back with few quick ideas for healthy and easy snacks with minimal ingredients that you can make when studying feels like studying.

Although academic integrity is an extremely important value, here’s our power ranking of fake holidays if you ever need to explain missing homework assignments to your professors.

I miss the symbols of college community that make the weeklong marathon of dead week a bearable race.

Whatever inspires you, makes you smile or lifts your spirits is sure to help you with your studies — because it makes you happy! So try not to guilt yourself; you need this. 

Here are some ways to help reduce the end-of-semester stress that can make a huge difference if you actually incorporate them!Make a study plan/schedule 

Out of everything I’ve learned thus far, one thing I know for certain is that it's never too early to start preparing for finals.