Having No Motivation: A College Perspective
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The Struggle of a Lack of Motivation: College Perspective

Spring semester is coming to an end.

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The Struggle of a Lack of Motivation: College Perspective
Alex Atiyeh

It is that time of year where college students are finishing up their spring semesters and taking their final exams. I know that University of Pitt let their students go not too long ago. Others will be getting out within the next week or two, but not this guy. I go home May 30th.

FML.

Why so late you ask? Well, my school has a 2 month long winter break, so everything for us is sort of pushed back. Our last day of classes is during the week before Memorial Day, and our exams begin May 22nd I believe. Now I had the luck of not having any finals last semester, so I'm assuming I am being punished for that this semester. My first exam is May 23rd and my only other exam is on May 30th. That's a whole freaking week where I won't be doing anything except studying for math (a.k.a. not worth my time).

I'm at the point in the school year where I need to be on summer vacation. Yeah I'll most likely have two jobs in the summer and I'll be super busy, but I'd rather have that and get paid than to be doing work for classes and stressing about exams. I am in the mindset where I have no motivation whatsoever. Now, I don't MIND going to class because it gives me something to do and sometimes it is actually fun. My problem is getting all my work done. I'd rather be outside on the turf playing wiffle ball or doing something active with my friends than doing homework and studying.

Spring fever has gotten to me.

I'm not one to procrastinate which is a HUGE help because it forces me to do my work and get it all done. I prefer getting all my work done earlier in the day than waiting to do it at night because the night time is my free time. It just sucks as of right now because I have a bunch of exams coming up, projects to do, and rehearsals to attend for my a capella group's concert May 11th (which I am super pumped for and you should come). I don't like being stretched too thin when it comes to my schedule. A lot of people hate that and it just sucks.

Another reason why I am experiencing all this is because most of my friends are coming home soon from college, and I wish I could see them. Looking on the positive side of things, I am glad that I'll have only three months of summer because anything more than that would be too much for me.

Having a lack of motivation in college is a dangerous game to play. If you slack off the tiniest bit and don't put in the effort you are screwed my friend. Grades go down and your mind goes insane. Losing motivation is not an option. If you do, you lose the game. You can't lose the game.

If you're struggling to find motivation right now for your classes and exams, just remember that it will all be over soon. Use your time wisely and don't give up. Make sure to take breaks in between doing all of you work because personally that works for me and it keeps me motivated and relaxed.

To all of you with exams coming up, I wish you the best of luck. Summer vacation is just around the corner, and I know you can do it. Stay strong and do your work.

Your Friend,

Al

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