Graduation clock is moving way too slowly

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The discussion revolves around the feelings of anticipation and impatience experienced by seniors awaiting graduation, particularly those looking forward to graduate school. Participants share their personal experiences and coping strategies related to "senioritis," a term used to describe the lack of motivation and focus that can occur in the final stages of academic programs.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration with the slow passage of time until graduation, specifically mentioning the date of May 31 as a point of anticipation.
  • Others mention the phenomenon of "senioritis," suggesting it affects their motivation and focus on classes.
  • A few participants share personal anecdotes about how they coped with senioritis, including staying busy with projects or engaging in social activities.
  • One participant suggests volunteering as a way to channel energy and help others, proposing it as a constructive way to deal with the waiting period.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the concept of brain size in relation to a game, with some participants joking about their mental state during this time.
  • A younger participant humorously claims to have always had senioritis, despite not being a senior yet.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the feelings of impatience and the experience of senioritis, but there are varying opinions on how to cope with it. Some suggest productive activities while others focus on the humorous aspects of the situation.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences and suggestions are subjective and may depend on individual circumstances, such as academic discipline or personal interests. The discussion reflects a mix of serious and light-hearted tones, indicating varying levels of concern about the waiting period.

Who May Find This Useful

Students nearing graduation, particularly seniors, and those interested in the social dynamics of academic life may find this discussion relevant.

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Any other seniors out there think the graduation clock is moving way too slowly!

I have to wait til May 31!

It's killing me. I just want to get to grad school already!

Sigh, I think I'll spend the next few months playing "Who has the Biggest Brain" on Facebook...:rolleyes:
 
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G01 said:
Any other seniors out there think the graduation clock is moving way too slowly!

I have to wait til May 31!

It's killing me. I just want to get to grad school already!

Sigh, I think I'll spend the next few months playing "Who has the Biggest Brain" on Facebook...:rolleyes:
Oh, that senioritis. I though you were talking about ... now what was it I was going to say?
 


I thought I was going to bring up my sore knee, pifft, kids what do they know about senioritis.
 


hypatia said:
I thought I was going to bring up my sore knee, pifft, kids what do they know about senioritis.
Hy's right, G01. Don't wish your life away. The "Golden Years" will be upon you all-too-soon, and when they show up, you'll wonder who thought up that crap phrase.
 


G01 said:
Sigh, I think I'll spend the next few months playing "Who has the Biggest Brain" on Facebook...:rolleyes:

Like other things, I think you'll find that it's not how big it is, but how you use it.
 


I kept busy with projects, and since I was going to grad school in the same department, I didn't think about it.


Actually, I got married the week after I graduated with baccalaureate, so that's where my mind was. Then following that, we moved my wife to where I was living, and we both started working and going to grad school.
 


I'm probably going to go to grad school in a much bigger city than where I currently live. So, I am really excited about that. I think that is what's making the senioritis worse.


LowlyPion said:
Like other things, I think you'll find that it's not how big it is, but how you use it.

:rolleyes:

According to that game I have an alien-sized brain!
 


G01 said:
According to that game I have an alien-sized brain!
I thought your brain was fried. :biggrin:
 


Deep-fried.

"You want brains with that?"
"Do you want to super-size that?"
 
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Hang in there my young French Fries!
 
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Astronuc said:
I thought your brain was fried. :biggrin:

turbo-1 said:
Deep-fried.

"You want brains with that?"
"Do you want to super-size that?"

Evo said:
Hang in there my young French Fries!


No Astronuc. My brain is fries not fried.:biggrin:

Senioritis is weird like this. My brain seems fine as long as its not focusing on classes!
 
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G01 said:
Any other seniors out there think the graduation clock is moving way too slowly!

I have to wait til May 31!

It's killing me. I just want to get to grad school already!

Sigh, I think I'll spend the next few months playing "Who has the Biggest Brain" on Facebook...:rolleyes:

How about volunteering more tutoring time for Tau Beta Pi? With an alien size brain (and from other posts), I know you qualify. There are plenty of students who will need some help as the end of the school term gets closer. Spend some of that extra time and energy helping out some other students. Or doing other volunteer work for that matter.

That's what did with my senioritis in undergrad... o:)
 
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Starting one projects looks like the coolest idea. I have like 4 personal projects (2 in progress .. and 2 in planning). It's easier if you are in engineering.
 
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I'm a sophomore in high school and I have always had senioritis. Or maybe I'm just a slacker...
 

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