WONDERINGS OF A WALLFLOWER: MIDTERMS MADNESS

Opinion – The Bengal
Emily Crighton
Editor-in-Chief
The semester is already halfway over. Let that sink in for a moment. It feels like only moments ago I was starting my senior year of college, and now all of a sudden it is three quarters of the way finished. The madness of midterms is in full swing for many of us, and it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed.
It’s too late to drop classes, and some of us may already be doing the math to figure out how little effort we can put forward and still pass our classes. I’ve never been one of those people, but as I head into my final midterms week it sure does sound tempting.
Tempting as it may sound, I know that I couldn’t live with myself if I gave my classes anything but my all. That’s been my attitude since day one, this week is not the week to change it. So, here’s a bit of advice from me to you on how to survive the week.
1. Take a coffee break.
If you’re hitting the books hard, odds are your brain could use a couple minutes to recharge. I know plenty of people who get in the zone and deprive themselves of things like food or coffee. I know it feels like every second of studying is vital, but going without isn’t going to do your brain any favors.
2. Sleep at least a little.
I know the odds of getting enough sleep during midterms week are slim, so I’ll just urge you to sleep when you can. Like I said before, pushing your brain and your body too far will come back to bite you. I’ve only had one B in my college career (yeah, I’m that kid), and I got that B because I barely ...


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