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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UAB chapter.

As the semester comes to an end and finals week approaches, things can get a little rough. Turning your last assignments, studying for final exams, and writing papers might get the best of you, but don’t let it stop you from closing out the semester on a positive note. Here are some words of encouragement for when you feel like throwing in the towel! 

“Don’t stress, do your best, and forget the rest.”

If you know that you’re trying your best then that’s all that matters! Give it your all each day and put it behind you. 

“You’re so close to victory, don’t you dare give up now!” 

The last drag of the semester is tough, but you’re almost done! Summer is right around the corner! 

“Stay positive, work hard, make it happen.” 

Block out the negativity! The more you think and speak negativity, the more prominent it will become in your life. You’re going to ace that exam!

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there!” 

Believing in yourself might be the fire you need to push through this exam week! Who cares what anyone else thinks?

“The expert in anything was once a beginner.”

There’s sometimes pressure that makes you feel like you need to know everything and if you don’t, you’re doomed. That’s not true at all! Everyone had to learn at some point and we all learn at different rates. You may not know everything now, and truthfully no one may ever know everything! Just strive to do your best! 

Good luck on finals! You can do it! 

 

Tamia is a senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham majoring in mass communication with a journalism concentration. She is currently serving as one of her chapter's campus correspondents.