I’ve finished a lot of finals in my lifetime, but you don’t need me to tell you how relieving it is to strut out that door knowing that you are home free. The first thing you want to do is yell at the top of your lungs. But what will you say that will make the biggest impact? Should you yell or just run away and never look back?
I feel your pain. The only problem with actually finishing your finals is that you can’t figure out how to make the perfect exit. What are you going to do?! I’m glad you asked.
- Bring cheerleaders and/or the school mascot to escort you out of the final. Make sure they chant your name as loud as possible and there is confetti thrown on your professor’s desk. There’s nothing better than being publicly recognized for your accomplishments. Even if you don’t feel like you aced the test- your cheerleaders don’t care. They just want to cheer you on anyways!
- “I’m The Boss! I’m The Boss! I’m The Boss! I’m… The… Boss!”- Raging Bull
- Set your phone ringtone to your favorite super hero’s theme song. As soon as you’re finished with your final, abruptly stand up and yell, “I must go, my people need me!” as you bolt out the door.
- Bring a boom box to your final if you can find one. If not, any ‘ol speakers will work. Play an epic exit song as you turn in your final. Here are our top songs: “We Are the Champions”, “Started at the Bottom” and “School’s Out”. Make sure that whatever song you chose is both relatable and energizing. (No sense in playing a classic love song is there?)
- Memorize the words to “A Whole New World” from Aladdin and choreograph a simple ballroom dance with your buddy from class. Wait until both of you have finished your final and then start singing as soon as you both stand up to turn it in. Slam your final on the professor’s desk and have “Aladdin” carry you out the door to start your whole new life together.
- There’s nothing more effective than yelling “I’M DONE” and laughing manically at the poor people next to you still viciously trying to scribble out answers to questions that they don’t know. Not saying that I’ve done this, but I’ve heard it’s fun.
Seriously though, I want to congratulate you on finishing your finals. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to actually finish a semester. Now go enjoy your summer! If you have an epic exit from one of your finals, I want to hear about it!
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