By Kelsey Murray –
Media Credit: Emily Ferro - The seniortis symptom of having open books, but the open Facebook is more important.
The queasy feelings in your stomach, the sweaty palms and procrastinating tendencies are not a casual case of the flu. No, these are the symptoms of senioritis. Urban Dictionary defines this as, “A crippling disease that strikes seniors.” Seniors usually start to slack off, lose focus and freak out about the next steps to take in their life. I asked some fellow seniors how they feel:
“I don’t have senioritis,” said senior nursing major, Ali Ackley. “I know a lot of people who have already gradated so I appreciate the time we have, but I guess I am a little anxious about finding a job.”
Unlike Ackley who hopes to find a job in the south, senior Clara Popitz plans to find a job in the Boston area. “I think I have a mild case of senioritis because all of the stuff I’m making now is only going to benefit me when I graduate but I still want to enjoy my last semester of college,” said Popitz, an ICT and art major. “I am nervous but excited to start a new chapter of my life.”
“Honestly, I totally have senioritis,” said Courtney McManus, a senior marketing major. “It’s hard for me to pay attention and I am getting nervous to graduate.”
“Where does the time go these days?” asked McManus.
Here are some tips to help seniors fight through Senioritis:
Plan Ahead & Get Organized:
Doing applications and cover letters in advance are important. Ask someone to look over them for any errors. Make sure to keep an eye on those deadlines. Time flies when you have a lot to do. Also make sure you get your homework done before the weekend. You want to be able to balance working hard and having fun.
Make Lists and Keep a Schedule:
There is a lot to do in preparation for graduation. In order to keep your head above water and stay on task, make lists of things to accomplish in one day. Don’t be overly-ambitious; an unfinished list can be discouraging.
Keeping a schedule can also help. If you do your homework between 5 and 7 p.m. every day, it’ll be easier to keep doing. Remember, doing anything for 30 days is habit-forming. Plan for breakfast, lunch, dinner, homework, clubs, and don’t forget thesis! Your day will be packed, so stay on top of it!
Talk about It:
When you start to freak out, stop. Talk about it with friends or family and then regroup and start again. Remember not to talk for too long—that’s a common symptom of procrastination and senioritis at its finest.
Have Fun:
Don’t forget to enjoy yourself. Once you graduate, it’ll be important to have some good memories of your last semester in college!
