Senioritis in the worst way

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Ok so one more semester and I'll have a college degree. For some reason I am not motivated to do a single thing. All the assignments seem like a waste of my time. If only the teachers would pass me based strictly on test scores. Any ideas on how to get motivated to write some essays???

*chris* · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 982

ooo...what kind of essays?? im a freshmen in college, and i got a ton of crap to do this semester, but i cant find any motivation other than make it to summer and play some video games. Razz

Maestro · Posted: Jan 22, 2003 6:06 pm Post subject:

Man, this is my Sr year in high school and I know how you feel... I have no motivation whatsoever to do any work... It really sucks... You really just have to force yourself to start... then it shouldn't be that hard to keep it going...

Chukee_R · Posted: Jan 22, 2003 6:10 pm Post subject:

Yes but you can get away with doing nothing senior year in high school, in college im guessing its a different story. I guess the only motivation i would use is to think about how it's your last semester, those are some of the last school essays you will every write unless of course you decide to go back to school in the future Smile

Chales · Guest

I've had senioritis since sophomore year.

Maestro · Posted: Jan 22, 2003 6:51 pm Post subject:

I dunno what school I go to, but I definitely can't get by without doing any work... it's called the Private system...

Jello John · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1936

This site definately adds to the lack of motivation for school work. Also, websites, like these, that have math answers (with the work), or cliffnotes, make actually doing the homework so much harder. I have another half year of school before 'senioritis' should start for me. Junioritis is already taking it's toll on my grades though. Sad

www.hotmath.org
www.sparknotes.com

ohsix · Posted: Jan 22, 2003 7:47 pm Post subject:

Maestro · Posted: Jan 22, 2003 7:48 pm Post subject:

See, that's why I actually try to do my work... I went through my cheating days and I just got screwed... I need to actually do the work... well, in calculus at least... everything else is easy...

Jello John · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1936

Yeah, most classes are pretty easy, and I agree that I NEED to do the work in Calc, but it's just so easy to just go to that website and copy the stuff down. I wish I had never found that site because it now controls me.

Maestro · Posted: Jan 22, 2003 7:55 pm Post subject:

Haha, I wouldn't let myself look at that site... I never used to do work in Calc and then come test time I'd try and rely on my cheating skills... didnt work tho! So now I've had to teach myself the whole year so far...

Dragonlady8 · Guest

NorCal~ unless they as ask for a specific topic write your essays based upon wakeboarding.
It'something you know about. All they want to see is that you're capable of writing intelligently and coherently.
You can always take a topic and manipulate the subject matter to your advantage.
Had to write an exit essay to graduate. Wrote only 5 pages max in a blue book in about and hr. Everyone else had pages written and were still writing like crazy when I stood up and walked out.
I passed the exit exam and that'a all that matters!
Just stick to a topic you're familar with.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Phantom- thanks for the suggestion but I'm a little beyond open topic essays. The teachers want very specific course related essays. I've got a 15 page, heavily cited, on the arguments between the federalist and anti federalist. The other essay is a 10 page on the threat of presidential powers in times of crisis. I'm just bored with it all I guess. College is fun but the classes are no longer interesting. I mean after a while you already know what is coming it's just in a different form or subject.

Dragonlady8 · Guest

Well here's another shot for motivation:
If you don't get your arse in gear. YA AIN'T GONNA GRADUATE! WHICH MEANS YOU"LL STILL BE IN THE PREDICAMENT NEXT SEMESTER!.
How's that for motivation? Wink

Premier135Chick · Guest

I have at last, achieved senior status. I can't wait until it is over!!!

suckmywake · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 6:17 am Post subject:

I had no motivation at all during my last semester. I'd put everything off until a day or two before, but it all worked out. It's like I just went through the motions, didn't really think, and I ended up okay. A couple of my buddies experienced the same thing. Just do that.

Leggester · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 8:50 am Post subject:

Boy, oh boy.

Let's think here a minute. If you have no motivation now, what are you going to do when you have a 40+ hour regular job - for 40+ years?

Suck it up! Accept that you have to do it and just get it done.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Leggester- See that's the thing I'd rather be working now. I think I've done enough in college and I'm ready to get working. I really enjoy being productive in a work enviroment. Plus there is money involved which means I'll be working to pay off some loans, make the boat payment, truck payment, and rent. I think suckmywake hit it on the head. At this point you've learned the system that college teaches and you are just going through the motions. No matter how good your schooling is there is nothing better than work experience. I have jobs lined up I just need to finish.

Jello John · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1936

Maestro · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 1:18 pm Post subject:

Yea, I'd much rather be working than in school.... It's not like you have to write 15 page essays (depending on what you're doing). I wish I could drop out of school and get a decent job and work my way up the ranks... I hate school...

ohsix · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 5:05 pm Post subject:

Maestro · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 5:10 pm Post subject:

Very true wes. I was not saying that I plan on dropping out of school. I'm gonna work my ass off to get a good education so I have a better chance of doing something that will make me happy later in life. It's just frustrating having to work so hard now when life's so short.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

well atleast u all have senoritis----i am stuck with the lowly freshman rank in the system....thats right 4 f-ing years to go Evil or Very Mad

Craiggy · Criminal Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 65 City: Canada

i have like 8 years to go and i'm already bored, what will i be like senior year of college?

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

u will be a pothead who has been in his senior year for the 15th time in a row......... or a highly educated person ready for the real world

Maestro · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 5:44 pm Post subject:

Van Wilder! haha... that was a great movie!

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

very funny movie---wouldn't that be fun if only i had a rich dad

Maestro · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 5:49 pm Post subject:

Last year my enlglish teacher told us a story about some guy he knew whose wealthy dad passed away. The dad's will said the son would have his schooling paid for, but after that he was on his own. The dude figured he'd just stay in school for as long as he could, or until his funding ran out... how great would that be?

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

quite fun---a life of parting and skipping class paid for by daddy Exclamation

YAY

Aubs · Motorboat Queen Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9167

is it possible to catch senioritis as a sophomore?? because i seriously think that i have it... lol

ohsix · Posted: Jan 25, 2003 1:00 pm Post subject:

heliboy911 · Guest

I am a junor in high school and I already have senioritus. All I have to say is chuck your gaming system!!! You'll save a ton of time.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

wes y is the last semester the worst---i already got it set so my senior year has all easy classes (i.e. -- photography, rec sports where u sit and do h.w. or play cards, public speeking where all u do is read to the class) i will breeze through my senior year

Aubs · Motorboat Queen Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9167

josh ~ lucky... i swear tho guys... wait until i get my report card... i'll post my grades and u can see that even a smart chick can fail just because she's lazy...

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

well i just planned for my lazyness in advance---r u in honorsclasses---i decided to skip those and chose the lazy route----last semester i got all a's Very Happy