10 Surefire Signs You’re Suffering From Senioritis
Like a bad cold, senioritis really sneaks up on you when you least expect it. You feel totally normal, then suddenly one day you realize you didn’t do your homework. You just completely forgot, which isn’t like you at all. Next, you find yourself daydreaming and forgetting to study for a quiz. You can’t stand your parents one minute, and the next you’re hugging them and crying uncontrollably. Diagnosis: Senioritis. The good news: It’s curable, and a totally normal part of leaving the nest. So if you’re experiencing any of these next 10 symptoms know that you’re not alone and that it’ll probably pass once you’re settled in your dorm this fall.
1/10You start to care less about school work, and question why math even exists. After SATs and college applications, homework feels like the last thing you want to do, even if you are usually pretty studious. But don’t let it slip too much and aim to end on a high note.
2/10You want to spend tons of time with your friends — lunch, sleepovers, movies. All of a sudden you feel like you won’t get to see your childhood pals as much and you start to panic. But relax and remember that you’re going to college, not the moon.
3/10You start to feel like you’ve outgrown high school and suddenly you just can’t stand cafeteria food anymore. But slow your roll there — high school has been a safe haven for four years. Don’t hate on it too much, because soon you’ll miss the familiarity.
4/10You’re bored of your hometown and think, "Ugh, not that restaurant again." The mall? Where you’ve been 10 million times? No thanks. No matter where you live, it’s normal to feel a little restless and wanderlust toward the end of senior year.
5/10Your emotions are a bit erratic because change has a way of sneaking up on us all and they're making things seem unmanageable at times. It’s absolutely normal to feel like you have an unshakable, extended bout of the grumps. This too shall pass.
6/10Weren’t you just starting middle school, yesterday? Time really flies, and you’re freaking out. But fear not, you aren’t old. You’re just older and with that comes a lot of great things, like a driver's license — and knowledge.
7/10You spend a lot of time daydreaming about the next phase of your life. You’ve seen all the movies, heard all the stories, and took the tour, but you’re still wondering: What will college actually be like? This too is natural, but don’t get too far ahead of yourself — you still have a couple more weeks of AP Chemistry.
8/10Some of your hobbies start boring you, but don’t forget you've banked hours practicing your craft and you shouldn’t just abandon them because you’re feeling antsy.
9/10You suddenly feel like you know way more than your parents. Graduating high school equals total genius, right? While we agree you’re probably pretty rad, you still have a lot left to learn. And don’t forget who supported you the most all of these years.
10/10You don’t sweat the small stuff like high school drama — this is the one good part of senioritis. Everything is just put into perspective. In the grand scheme of things, not having the perfect prom dress or missing the final shot in a basketball game are not the things you remember. You remember all the good times with friends, awesome academic accomplishments, and sense of pride you’ve had over the past four years. Now, on to the next.
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