The third quarter of the school year is most often the longest and as such seems to go by at a snail’s pace. As a result, many students, seniors in particular, begin feeling rather lethargic and tend to fall somewhat behind in their work. After months of preparation and college application, filling out forms, mailing money, and gathering recommendations, the seniors by far have fallen into a slump. The waiting period has begun; some more extended than others and as such feels as though it will drag on forever. A condition informally known as “senioritis” is a common occurrence during this time of the year. This disorder can be recognized by a student’s attitude towards homework and school in general as well as their demeanor both in and outside of the classroom walls. Senioritis often causes students to have the “I really don’t wanna be here at all,” the “I don’t want to concentrate or do anything,” and the ever present “is this day over yet!?” feeling.

More often than not, this condition is more prevalent in seniors than any underclassmen, but has been known to be present in students as young as freshman. I too have been a victim of this disorder; in fact, my case was so severe that I could not write this article in the allotted time because I was having too much senioritis to concentrate on it. Of course, not all students will admit to having this condition or can be visibly aware that they even have it, but if one looks closely, it is evident that by the time the new year rolls around, almost every senior is sitting in class slowly shutting their eyes, trying to avoid sleeping, and not doing as well in class as they have during the previous months.

Senioritis is nothing too serious, although it can make one stop and have to read a sign that says “Danger: Falling Grades.” With any luck however, all students will make it through the remainder of the year without any major roadblocks and will not let their senioritis take full hold. After all, next fall does mark the beginning of starting the process over again as a college freshman, an idea which should always remain in the back of the mind of anyone suffering from senioritis.