While it may seem you are physically able to tackle finals, your mind might not be in the same mode. According to Alicia Bourque, director of the University Counseling Center, there are several mental states that could get in the way of studying. “Students need to be proactive in managing anxiety, avoidance, procrastination and other things,” she said, and the counseling center can help.

Bourque said it is best to come as soon as the problems are identified because treatment can take time to be effective. “It’s a process, so during finals week we can only give you tips. It’s more supportive to have more than just a week,” she said.

However, Bourque notes the center is always available to improve any situation. “If you’re a procrastinator, we’ll help you be that accountability partner and we’ll help you improve time management. We help with public speaking anxiety, test-taking anxiety and other things,” she said.