When it’s seventy-two degrees and sunny outside, spending all day inside sitting at a desk can seem endless. Graduation is right around the corner but the year isn’t over just yet. Although your college plans may be set, it’s important that you avoid senioritis and finish on a strong note as you begin preparing for the next stage of your life.
Besides maintaining a strong GPA for those final transcripts, staying engaged can help you build your resume, foster lasting relationships with friends and have the pleasant side effect of turning school into a fun environment. But with only two months left until graduation, how do you prevent senioritis from setting in?
Here are four tips for avoiding senioritis and enjoying the rest of your senior year. (As part of the Best of NJ back to school College 101 Guide):
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Show Your Spirit
School spirit is one of the cornerstones of the college experience, but you don’t have to wait until after you graduate. Sports are a great way for you and your friends to support your school. Before you graduate, check out a team you’ve never seen play before, like bowling or fencing. Or spend a fun Saturday traveling to an away game to cheer on your school. Athletics are just one example—think about the different clubs and activities you’ve never explored. Is the Drama Club putting on a play? Or maybe there’s a talent show or music concert this weekend? Trying new activities is great practice for college–it will help you expand your social circle and meet new people.
Plan Ahead
The majority of colleges and universities offer online course catalogs, searchable databases that outline class offerings and descriptions. Peruse the choices and plan out a hypothetical first semester. Not only will you be ready when it’s time to choose your courses, but you can frame what you’re learning now in relation to your future studies. If you’re planning on taking an art history class, see if it matches up with what you’re currently learning in history. Tell your statistics teacher that you’re planning on taking calculus and ask for advice on how to prepare yourself. Your teachers are passionate about the subjects they teach and are eager to share their knowledge with students who want to learn more.
Lend a Helping Hand
Think back to the first day you walked in to your high school as a freshman…do you remember the upperclassmen? Whether it’s tutoring for finals or showing rising freshmen around the building, many schools offer a variety of opportunities for juniors and seniors to share their wisdom with incoming students. Helping out other students is an excellent way to show some love for your school and it serves as great practice for a part-time campus job as a tutor or tour guide.
Have Fun
Remember to have fun! After four years of hard work, you’ve definitely earned it. Take some time to remind yourself of your achievements and memories from the past four years. Project Graduation and other after-graduation programs, like senior sleep-ins and class trips, allow you to celebrate your accomplishments and bid farewell to your friends and classmates. College is right around the corner!
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