It is that point of the year. You are scrambling to study for finals. You are finishing up the last week of classes — and if you are anything like me, you are trying to turn in all your final projects that you have instead of actual finals. And guess what? It’s time for a break. Your drink of choice this week: shots.

EXPERIENCE: Personally, I opted for a whiskey shot. Your good friend Jack Daniel’s does the trick. But I’m not telling you how to live your life, so choose any shot you want. Vodka? Tequila? Gin? Do them all. You probably need it.

ADVICE: Don’t forget to have a good chaser following your shot, whether it is Coke, lemonade, or even water.

— by Rebecca Morin