Finals Week Struggles, According to CrossFitters
May is finally here. Temperatures are rising and the flowers are blooming. But for college students across the country, there is still one dark, looming cloud—finals.
Tensions are high and sleep is minimal. Many hit every point on the emotional spectrum during this busy week, just hoping that the work they’ve done all semester paired with a little bit of cramming (who are we kidding—a lot of cramming) will help them pass their finals.
CrossFit athletes know far too well what this struggle is like. The quest to become an elite CrossFitter requires balancing a whole lot of hard work, all in anticipation of one big, culminating test each summer: the Reebok CrossFit Games.
So it only seems natural to depict finals week, according to CrossFitters…
When you map out your finals schedule and realize there’s never going to be enough time …
A post shared by katiehogan777 (@katiehogan777) on Mar 13, 2017 at 11:47am PDT
When the TA offers tutoring before the exam …
A post shared by Ben Stoneberg (@bstoneberg) on Jan 22, 2017 at 6:45pm PST
When the professor lets you choose your partner for the group project …
A post shared by Austin Malleolo (@amalleolo) on Apr 18, 2017 at 5:15am PDT
When you end up having to do all of the work for said group project …
A post shared by Rob Forte (@rob_forte) on Nov 23, 2016 at 7:22pm PST
When you're drowning in projects but trying to pretend it doesn't bother you …
A post shared by Frederik Aegidius (@frederikaegidius) on Apr 2, 2017 at 4:52pm PDT
When you and your BFF help each other procrastinate …
A post shared by Christy Adkins (@christyphillipsadkins) on Feb 5, 2017 at 12:56pm PST
When someone asks if you need any help and you just can't find the right response …
A post shared by Spencer Hendel (@spencer_hendel) on Feb 10, 2017 at 11:14am PST
When a freshman tries to talk about how difficult finals are …
A post shared by Paul Tremblay (@hosstremblay) on Mar 20, 2017 at 9:29am PDT
When you're in the library and realize it's already 2 a.m. …
A post shared by Emily Bridgers (@emilybridgers) on Jan 24, 2017 at 7:18am PST
When you're in bed, calculating how many hours (or minutes) you have to sleep before your alarm goes off …
A post shared by Jennifer Smith (@jensmith008) on Apr 19, 2017 at 1:49pm PDT
When the questions from the study guide are on the final …
A post shared by richfroning (@richfroning) on Jul 23, 2016 at 9:38pm PDT
When they aren't …
A post shared by Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir (@katrintanja) on Jul 16, 2016 at 5:09am PDT
When the professor tells you that the final is not something you can wait until the night before to study for …
A post shared by Annie Thorisdottir (@anniethorisdottir) on Feb 17, 2017 at 7:57am PST
When your friend who's already done with their finals won't leave you alone …
A post shared by Ben Smith (@bsmit13) on Jan 26, 2017 at 4:31pm PST
When you walk out of class after crushing your last exam …
A post shared by Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (@camillelbaz) on Mar 2, 2017 at 7:52am PST
Which one of these CrossFitters best describes your finals week struggle? Let us know by tweeting us at @Reebok on Twitter!