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.