By Michaela Schmitz, staff writer
Senioritis is nothing new to any senior ready to graduate.
Google defines senioritis as “a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance.”
Although it is deemed only an affliction, it’s been more like an epidemic in seniors who face graduation in just a few weeks.
Staying focused is most vital at this time.
“I actually have really good grades, but that’s probably because I’m taking easier classes this year,” said Heather Dorr, an Indian Trail senior.
But staying focused can be difficult if you took classes just to fill your schedule and aren’t really interested in pursuing those topics.
Even when your classes are easier, you could slack off just enough to slide by with a passing grade. “Slacking your senior year of high school leads to 30 percent of students having to retake at least one remedial math, reading, or writing class their freshman year of college,” said National Center for Education Statistics.
The cost of that remedial class can run upward of $200 to $500 per credit for a three credit class.
The frontal lobe isn’t fully developed until the age of 21. Due to this, people base their decisions off of prior experiences and the environment they live in. This can also affect a young adult’s ability to problem solve, plan correctly or stay organized.
Curing this requires an attitude adjustment. “Since the body and mind are connected, posi- tive thinking can often result in elevated moods, lowered stress, and a boosted immune system,” says The Mayo Clinic.
If you’re one of those who lack in the organization category, making lists might help.
“It’s easier to stay on track when you have a specific list of things to accomplish,” says bearfacts.com. So seniors, even though you may want to stick to the bare minimum just to get through, you’re better off giving it all your effort. It should pay off for you in the future.