I am in the throes of my senior year in college and the senioritis has already begun to kick in. Well if I am being totally honest, it started to kick in a couple years back. I think just about anyone in school can relate to many of the deadly symptoms of senioritis. Senioritis is that special balance between thinking you'll die if you have to sit through another monotoned lecture or disorganized group project and panicking over your impending entrance into the real world.
And who better understands absolute chaos than Frank and the rest of the "Shameless" clan? If you are currently experiencing any of these symptoms or emotions, you've hereby been diagnosed with senioritis.
The start of the semester
You're determined to start the year off strong and have all intentions of making this year the best one yet.
That senior status kicks in
Walking around like you own the place and looking down on all the underclassmen who lack your well-earned wisdom.
Realizing you haven't actually learned anything
Sure, you've probably retained some of it but let's be honest, 80 percent of all of it went right out the door.
Attempting to juggle 20 million different things
It's your last chance to stock up on as many internships, volunteer work, and clubs as possible to boost your resume. You're running around like a chicken with its head cut off while also trying to maintain your grades, a social life, and a somewhat normal sleep pattern. Emphasis on 'somewhat.'
Passing all the doe-eyed, happy freshman
They don't even know what's coming for them. Oh to be young and clueless again.
Being 100% done with group projects
You can't wait to never again have to pick up the slack for every other member in your group or argue over when is the best time for everyone to meet up. I know you can see me on this google doc right now.
No longer bothering with formal emails
Now you just shoot your professor a quick "I won't be in class today Ruth." instead of the usual "Dearest madam, I regrettably won't be present tomorrow..." You've seen me cry lady, I think we can drop the formalities at this point.
Being so over being broke all the time and ready to start a real job
The appeal of the real world varies from day to day but on days where your bank account reads lower than your GPA, it sounds pretty sweet.
Having zero patience
College has made you grow cold and heartless. Your resting bitch face is your greatest asset these days.
When your professors expect you to still participate and answer questions
You've answered more than your fair share of questions over the past 3 years! You've done your time! Ask Shannon for once, geez.
Starting to think that getting a sugar daddy and being a stay at home dog mom doesn't sound half bad.
Yeah about that, Kev...is it too late for late backs?
Going on interviews and job hunting and realizing how underqualified you are
Apparently, your diploma will mean nothing unless you've already accumulated 30 years of experience under your belt in your short 21 years on this earth.
Finding it impossible to stay focused in class anymore
I swear I've started to just completely black it out. I've learned all that I am going to. The tank is full.
No longer being able to stay out all night and still make it to your 9 am
As much as you want to relive your freshman glory days, you've gotta accept that you just aren't as young and resilient as you once were.
When people ask you what you're after graduation plans are or if you've started interviewing
Looking forward to never having to see certain people again
Aka those annoying neighbors, that crazy roommate and every group project member you ever had (all 350 of them). All of whom are probably just as happy to see you go.
Walking to graduation with your BFFs like warriors returning from battle
The last known stage of senioritis. You're different now, for better or for worse. You've seen things, been through things you can't undo. After this, it's a whole new ball game out there in the real world.
Thanks for tuning in. Good luck out there and just remember to be scrappy and resilient like a Gallagher.