Senioritis? I have a few cures
I had strep throat at the beginning of this school year. I had a bad stomach virus last year.
I’ve had the flu before. But none of these illnesses can compare to having senioritis.
I began noticing the symptoms of senioritis on the second day of school.
My teachers had announced there were going to be tests over summer reading, and I had no motivation to even pick up the books to study.
At first, I thought my brain was still checked out for the summer. However, I soon realized I was not still stuck in summer mode. I just had senioritis.
College is the most important thing on a senior’s mind. The stress and motivation for working go toward college applications.
Schoolwork takes a back seat. As applying to colleges comes to an end, so does the seniors’ stress.
But I think I have a solution to get me through the end. Here are 10 ways to combat senioritis:
- Watch a funny show. (I recommend The Office) Get your mind off of college applications and schoolwork altogether. Loosen up, then crack down on the schoolwork again.
- Countdown the weeks between school breaks. It makes you realize how little time you have left.
- Buy some extra chocolate chip FLIK cookies and keep them in your book bag. It’ll get you through the school day.
- Take advantage of senior privileges. Taking a nap during long lunch or going out with friends is a good de-stresser.
- Go shopping. (Pretend you have an unlimited budget) Looking for dorm decorations makes you motivated for the upcoming year.
- Look through old yearbooks. Start reminiscing about all the good memories from each year at Stratford. (I cried while doing this)
- Start thinking about your senior project. It’s never too early to start preparing for a fun three weeks.
- Visit the lower school and pre school. Remember what it was like during the days before you had to worry about taking the SAT.
- Spend time with your family. If you have any money left from shopping, take your younger siblings to Marble Slab. (That shows you care. Marble slab is expensive)
- Graduate to the next chapter of your life. Look forward to what comes next.
GRADE: Senior
YEARS ON GAZEBO: Fourth year
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