By Alliyah Bidwell, Senior Reporter
Is senioritis real?
Many of my high school teachers said it is all in our heads. I believe it is a real thing because I am a student who loves school and all aspects of it, and even I went through senioritis during my senior year in high school.
When I was younger, if I got sick, I wouldn’t tell my grandma so that I was able to go to school. Once I reached my senior year, there was little to no motivation to get my work done. This was a problem even on the subjects I enjoyed going to.
So, senioritis is real, and here is why I think so. According to Dictionary.com, senioritis is a “supposed” affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by lower levels of motivation or performance. Some scientists say it is out of our control; it all has to do with dopamine levels lagging. Of course, with anything, there are ways to help avoid this issue. However, no science is perfect. I will discuss the ways in which you may be able to help avoid these issues.
The lack of motivation is one of the biggest causes and symptoms of senioritis. When you don’t have the drive to get work done, your grades will start to slip. If you are like me and you want to finish strong, try these tips to try to avoid senioritis.
First, set some goals that you plan to do during this time so that you have something to accomplish. Doing this will help rewire your brain to look forward to what is ahead.
Are you a part of any groups on your campus? Stay connected. If you aren’t, do something you love to do, and make time for that. This will help you stand out among the other students and will keep you busy so you aren’t thinking about your senioritis.
Self-care is important, and with senioritis, you can lose yourself in the stack. Make a daily routine to help yourself. Take some time to remember that you did it: You made it to your senior year. So, take some time to reflect and congratulate yourself.
Senioritis is a real issue, and I don’t believe it is all in our heads. I had senioritis at the beginning of my senior year in college in 2022. I followed these steps and got back on track.
Although I still have my days where I don’t want to do it, I think about how far I have come and where I am going.