Turkey <\/strong>(or tofurkey for all my vegetarian friends out there) is the most important item at the dinner table. You know it\u2019s a necessity and can\u2019t leave it off your plate. Like sleep, turkeys require time and you have to plan it in advance. Don\u2019t put it off until too late or it (and you) might crash. Flashcards. And gravy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gravy<\/strong>, like a good deck of flashcards, is not an essential, but it can make a huge impact on the overall outcome of the meal. Is it a perfect metaphor? No. But stay with me, here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t just use it on the turkey, spread it across multiple items on your plate (and classes). Just remember if you aren\u2019t careful, it may spill all over your cranberries. Be careful about strategically organizing it on your plate, so you won\u2019t have to clean it up later. Like gravy, flashcards are a huge hassle to pick up if they all fall out in your backpack and history becomes mixed with chemistry. Armstrong. And casseroles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There seems to be a never-ending supply of casseroles<\/strong> at Thanksgiving, and same goes for Armstrong. Did you know Armstrong is staying open 24 hours a day during Finals? And Pavilion is transforming into one giant study room. Go ahead and indulge, but remember to come up for air and take a break from it every so often. My advice here works for both casseroles and Pavilion: get up and walk outside every so often (it\u2019s good for your health!). The Textbook. And a glass of water. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You need a glass of water,<\/strong> but you probably don\u2019t want it. Like your textbook, it can be refreshingly helpful and simultaneously boring enough to put you to sleep. Water is essential, but you can get a little more adventurous at Thanksgiving dinner. So make sure you aren\u2019t only using your textbook to study. Consider rotating between water and that warm cup of apple cider every so often? Homework Practice Problems. And warm apple cider.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A glass of warm apple cider <\/strong>is significantly more exciting than a cup of water. It might even be arguably more helpful. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Like cider, doing enough practice problems will set you up for success on your exams. Group Study Sessions. Rolls.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Rolls<\/strong> are theoretically best when divided and conquered. They come in packs, so it\u2019s probably not great to eat them all alone. Otherwise, you will be feeling very overwhelmed and overstuffed (although\u2026 who among us hasn\u2019t tackled a basket of rolls alone? It feels so good. Until it doesn\u2019t). The same can be said for distributing study work. Both rolls and group study sessions need to be divided because if you spend too much time on them, then you won\u2019t have room (or time) for anything else. Office Hours. Green Beans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Green beans <\/strong>are probably not your favorite thing on the plate. But (and it pains me to admit it), they\u2019re good for you. The same can be said for visiting your professor during office hours. We recommend eating green beans and visiting your professor first so you don\u2019t have to keep thinking about it and can check them off your list. Course Evaluations. Mashed Potatoes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking mashed potatoes<\/strong> can be a great stress reliever, but don\u2019t overbeat them or they won\u2019t turn out well. The best-mashed potato recipe is straight to the point, containing just a few ingredients and very smooth. Like a good mashed potato recipe, don\u2019t take out the anger you have from your final grade on your professor. Provide constructive feedback that\u2019s straightforward. Study Guide. The dessert.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The dessert<\/strong> is not always there, but you couldn\u2019t be more thankful when it\u2019s provided. It\u2019s oh-so-sweet, just like a good study guide! You probably want to eat it first, and I would completely agree. However, sometimes it can be best to save it for the end so you have room for everything else. Study guides can also be saved for the end as a great tool for checking your knowledge. Thanksgiving dinner is more enjoyable than preparing for finals. However, I hope these cheesy metaphors helped you relieve some stress about what the upcoming weeks have in store. The most important thing to remember is that just like Thanksgiving, finals are temporary. Be prepared and power through. We believe in you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hannah Frier | Marketing <\/strong> The semester is passing by at warp speed. Thanksgiving is this week, and we are all looking forward to having a short break. 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