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    An #ILLINOIS Finals Week Pep Talk

    Finals have arrived and we want to send you into the week with a bit of positivity and encouragement. Rubbing Lincoln's nose won't hurt, either.

    In August, when you were collecting freebies at Quad Day, finals week seemed so ridiculously far away that you didn't have to worry.

    Yet, somehow December crept up quickly.

    And now #ILLINOIS finals week is here!

    Either you're completely prepared.

    Or the panic of the all-nighters you have to pull at the UGL sets in.

    Either way, @Illinois_Alma wants to send you into the week with a little bit of advice and encouragement.

    Believe you can and you're halfway there.

    Make a priority list of all your assignments.

    Claim a premium studying spot in Grainger or the ACES library.

    Bring a study buddy to help motivate you.

    And headphones to block out the noise.

    Plus snacks.

    Strive for progress, not perfection.

    Minimize all distractions so that you can focus.

    Give yourself mental breaks.

    Reward yourself.

    You are capable of more than you know.

    With that being said, RELAX.

    Stay confident.

    Just know that you after your last final, you will be free to relax. See you in the new year for the spring semester!