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how i survived finals week on iced coffee, vibes, and one very good playlist
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By Skylar · August 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Finals week is a scam and I will not be taking questions. But here’s what worked.
the schedule
Two-hour blocks, ten-minute walks between them, phone in the kitchen. I lasted three days on this before I cracked, but three days is a personal record.
the food
My mom’s pasta, a truly embarrassing amount of iced coffee, and the good granola bars I hide from my brother.
the playlist
Nothing with words. I ended up writing most of “lava lamp” at 2am when I was supposed to be studying for stats. I passed stats. Barely.
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the stuff from this post.
Sony
Over-Ear Headphones
What I mix the songs on. Also what I wear in the library when I actually need to focus.
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