Monday, May 4, 2026

[PHOTOSTORY 5: STRUGGLE] Students Struggling to Prepare for Finals

Junior economic majors Kelsey Barwick and Laura Iscoa gather in one of the IT Building study rooms. They shared notes as they began studying for finals.


Kelsey is clearly confused as Laura comes in closer to try to help her understand. Their professor gave them unclear information on their study guide.

Kelsey is very stressed and tries hard not to panic. She eventually persevered and was able to calm herself down.

Laura has a coffee by her side to give her a caffeine boost when needed. She says it helped her to focus and clear her mind so that she could attain information better.


Meanwhile, junior construction management major Mitchell McCullough sits beside them with music in his ears. Although he did not study with the girls, he too struggled because he had a paper to write.


Laura flips through her notes to move chapters. Kelsey was still talking to her about the previous lesson, trying to review.


                Kelsey begins to remind Laura about this specific lesson, hoping it rings a bell. Laura listened carefully as she tried hard to remember.


The pair both take a moment to focus in on their personal studies. Another study room is spotted behind them as they are preparing for finals as well.


Mitchell keeps to himself during the study session as he wears his headphones and pays very close attention to his paper. He kept glancing back and forth from his paper to his professor's rubric.


Kelsey and Laura start to discuss personal life topics as they begin wrapping up. Laura laughed at a funny story Kelsey told her.


Other students in the IT building occupied the study rooms. Pictured here is another student writing on a board and studying from across the hall.


Laura packs her belongings since it's time for her to leave. She had to cut the study session early because she had to go to work.


As she leaves, she gives Kelsey and Mitchell a wave goodbye. Laura hopes to have more time later this week to keep studying.


Kelsey and Mitchell start a conversation amongst each other. Even though they're different majors, they still helped each other out since Kelsey has already taken some of the classes that Mitchell is currently in.


After working on his paper for hours, Mitchell finally takes off his headphones. A dent appeared in his hair due to how long he had them on.


Kelsey bids farewell to Mitchell and goes to catch a study break. She wanted to grab something to eat quick and then drive home.


She peers over the vending machine wondering which drink of choice she'll get this time. She ended up settling on a blue Powerade.


Her next stop was at the deli in the IT Building. She said that her usual order is a chicken bacon ranch sandwich on an asiago bagel.


Kelsey finally takes a fresh of air outside after a long day of studying. She was very proud of herself with the amount of work she got done.


As she starts to pack up her car, Kelsey realizes she finally gets to go home. The relief and satisfaction she felt after studying made her feel very productive.



 

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