Dealing with ‘senioritis’ As your last year is approaching, it is probably getting harder and harder to keep up the strong motivation you may have held earlier in your college experience. This can be a constant struggle that you have kept up for several years but as the end approaches; it is easy to give in a little. Below are a few ways to help you stay on top of your game and avoid senioritis.
Realistic goals Goals are the best place to start when you are trying to graduate strong. You have worked hard until now, now you just need a little boost to the end. Making goals along your way are the first start for you. When setting goals, you don’t need to set major goals, rather, set goals that are basically what you are already doing. Make sure to set goals that are reachable and that you can keep track of. For example, set goals to have all of your homework done by the weekend or setting goals to do something fun during the week to help break up the monotony.
Find something new After several years of working towards a major goal such as getting your degree, it’s hard to avoid some disinterest towards what you are doing. Trying to raise your attitude can be as easy as finding something new again to be excited about. Don’t choose something that will completely distract you from your focus of graduating but choose something to help accent your studies. If you are a mechanical engineering major, then apply your studies into some hobbies such as tinkering around with things that you have. Maybe you could make a little robot that delivers you a can of soda when you tell it to. Have fun, and enjoy the journey. College can be a fun experience. Break up the monotony with something new.
The sickness If you know someone who is sick, then its best to avoid them. Sicknesses are often contagious and spending time around those that are feeling ill can quickly lead you to feeling a little under the weather as well. Senioritis is also contagious just like any other sickness. If you spend time around people who have it, then chances are; you are bound to get it. To avoid from getting the senioritis sickness, try and spend time with people who don’t have it. If your roommates are all infected, then maybe try studying at the library instead of home. Giving yourself distance from people like this can really help you in the long run when you are trying to work hard and stay focused to the end.
Think long term Lastly, think about the long term. Don’t think that once you are graduated you are done. Rather think of it as the beginning. You will hopefully be using your accounting, programming, or event planning degree in a career. Doing well in college will ensure that your career goes more smoothly. Avoid your senioritis
and you will be able to smoothly transition into your career. A smooth transition can help you in not only your career but in your life as a whole. Photo Credit: xenxen, Ale_Paiva