Senioritis is a term that has gained popularity these past years, and it's becoming more famous among students in their Senior year (both High School and College). The humorous definition of Senioritis describes it as "a supposed affliction of students in their final year, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance".
Seniors or soon-to-be, let me introduce you to the most usual stages of Senioritis:
1) ACKNOWLEDGING AND ACCEPTING YOUR SENIOR STANDING
Congratulations, you left behind any chances of being as social as your past college years. This is because the whole experience has increasingly become more difficult in many aspects.
2) THE GOLDEN MONTH
You will find yourself willing to "kick a$$" and start being the queen/king of planning, organization will be your best friend for as long as you can hold. After you reach the point of rushing and cramming for your exams and assignments, every day will be a constant Carpe Diem.
3) STRESS
This will be present for 80 to 95 percent of your whole year, depending on the person. Assignments, quizzes, projects, exams and reports galore; if you can't tame the anxiety beast, prepare yourself to be blessed with some high-functioning stress. De-stressing activities may help, IF YOU HAVE TIME.
4) THE UNKNOWN WORLD OF ADULTING
Even if you think your Senior year is a piece of cake, college students, you can't disagree with the fact that you are as lost as I am about what your life will be like after getting that diploma. Start planning ahead or you will have to add another item to your "to-do" list in the midst of this craziness.
5) PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination will be your worst enemy, the main cause of all your struggles, so you better not keep this enemy close. Procrastination is like the annoying and stubborn uncle that will never leave your side and will try to distract you, but instead of bad jokes you get offered a vast selection of Netflix shows to get hooked on, video games, or just that intricate detail on your wall. Try hard to stay away from it, as much as you can.
