ProForTask's How-to guide on Surviving Finals Week College life is both exciting and stressful. At the beginning of the semester, it seems that the future is bright and all everything will be ok. But then the dark times come. Try these strategies that should help you keep your sanity for the finals week. 1. Planning and scheduling Before you start studying, get your schedule for your exams and deadlines. Your college or university has its algorithm for constructing the exam schedule. Sometimes your exam can be during your regular class. Sometimes it may be scheduled for an entirely different day and time. Make sure you none of your exams overlap with each other. After you have your schedule, use a planner or calendar to write them down and pin it in a place that is noticeable. 2. Stop using social media I know this may sound impossible, but don’t throw stones at me just yet. Studies show that people about 60% of time spent online, is spent on social media. Let’s