11 Signs You've Hit The 'Sophomore Slump'​ This Winter
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11 Signs You've Hit The 'Sophomore Slump' This Winter

Sophomore year is just so...tiring.

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11 Signs You've Hit The 'Sophomore Slump' This Winter

If you're a sophomore and anything like me, you're beat, you're tired, and you just wanna go home. I took the time to compile a list of all the symptoms I've not only experienced but I've picked up from my fellow sophomores that indicate you may have indeed reached the dreaded "Sophomore Slump".

We're all stressed, over it, and just want it to be summer break already but you've been here before! You're more of a pro at this whole school and life thing than you think you are. No one really needs to go to the crappy Fordham bars anyways, you're not missing out on much.

You've Done the NYC Winter Before and Do Not Want to Do It Again.

You know there is nothing more brutal that a 30 degree dark day in New York. This compounded with the wind tunnels you experience every time you leave your dorm are enough to make you want to literally hibernate. You knew what was coming this year too but it didn't make it any less terrible.

You've Been Taking a Lot of "Self-Care" Days.

You're stressed; midterms just ended but you still just have so much responsibility. Sometimes you gotta put yourself first, especially over class, and take a nap and do a face mask mid-day. Who cares if you need to do this twice a week to maintain a good vibe?

Going Out? Never Heard of It.

You begin to scoff at the coatless freshmen trekking to Goose on a Friday as you walk to Urban for some late night chicken tenders. Because really, who has the time or energy?

You Haven't Done Homework Outside of Bed Since November.

Why in the world would you sit at your desk to do that reading when you could be in bed? Desks are not warm, not soft, and you definitely can't take an "accidental" nap on them. Also, the library is far and outside is cold.

"I Could Write This Paper Or I Could Not Write This Paper..."

Your freshman year is marked with a sense of urgency you just can't seem to get in touch with. You ask yourself questions like: "Why do I -really- care about this assignment? What happens if I just turn it in -tomorrow-? Or -never-?".

No New Friends.

Making friends is work! And emotional labor! Two things you just don't have time or energy for right now. Also you've noticed that for some reason the more time you spend in your dorm, the less you encounter new people.

In Fact, Less Friends.

Maintaining friendships is work too! You've started seeing people on the fringes of you friend group less and less, probably has something to do with the fact that you don't go out anymore. Don't worry, you'll see them again when it's warm.

Urban Kitchen Is The Only Thing Keeping You Alive.

Personally, as aTierney Hall resident I've even started using Tapingo for all of my orders so I can take the one minute walk from my dorm to Urban, walk in, and then walk out. I'm in pajamas in that building probably 75% of the time.

Waiting Until the Very Last Minute to Declare Your Major.

You only declared, what, two weeks late? And yes those extra two weeks did help you figure what you're doing for the next two years and beyond, totally.

Mmmmm Warm Beverages.

Why would you do anything else when you can drink coffee, hot coco, and tea in bed. Also, everywhere else you go because it's the only thing keeping you energized and warm.

Absolutely Just Winging It.

You don't know what you're doing and neither does anyone else. No one starts texting in the project group chat until the night before, you made up the presentation on the spot, and somehow still did fine. Sometimes autopilot does more than you think it can.

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