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A Marymount High School student publication

The Anchor
A Marymount High School student publication

The Anchor

Senioritis Strikes: 7 Tips on Managing it

Sara Yermian '25, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
Photo of Los Angeles Central Library (right), and Woodland Hills Branch Library (left). Here is a link to more information about these libraries, how to gain access to study at these places, and more Los Angeles Library’s open to the public: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/los-angeles-libraries-for-working-remotely.
Photo of Los Angeles Central Library (right), and Woodland Hills Branch Library (left). Here is a link to more information about these libraries, how to gain access to study at these places, and more Los Angeles Library’s open to the public: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/los-angeles-libraries-for-working-remotely.

Hey Marymount! As the year comes to an end, many of us seniors might start to feel senioritis creeping in. We may feel more detached from our academics, or just work as a whole, but it is important to remember that we should make our last year – and most workload heavy – count and end on a strong note. Given this, it is important to have a list of ways to manage senioritis from taking over this year and how to gain control of your motivation. Before I dive into this list, however, please note that senioritis can be a symptom of more serious mental health issues, and it is important to reach out to professional help when needed. That being said, here is a list of 7 ways to get an upper hand over your academics– and senioritis– in your last year at Marymount!

1. Reward achievements. It’s important to acknowledge your accomplishments no matter how small they are. Ex: if you study for that math test you have been dreading, go out to eat with your friends/family!

2. Begin your homework with a course that interests you most to help get your progress going. 

3. Block your time and leave ample time for family and friends: remember it is important to still maintain a good work-life balance even though it is a busy year. 

Photo of Los Angeles Central Library (above).

4. Get more involved with extracurricular activities that interest you to stimulate your brain outside of the classroom. This can be done through internships, joining clubs, playing a sport, or just trying out a new hobby. 

5. Change your study locations. To not get accustomed to a mundane routine, maybe change your study location to your local library, a cafe, or even a friend’s house. 

Photo of Woodland Hills Branch Library (above). Here is a link to more information about these libraries, how to gain access to study at these places, and more Los Angeles Library’s open to the public: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/los-angeles-libraries-for-working-remotely.

6. Have someone to “vent” to whether it is your family or your friends. It’s important to express when you feel stressed/unmotivated and not isolate yourself from those who care about you. 

7. Remember this is your last year! In terms of high school, this is the last long haul until college and it is important to cherish it and achieve our goals academically. This is especially important since for many of us, this is our most course-heavy year in terms of APs and honors classes.

I hope you found this short list helpful, and I know that all of us, sailors, will be able to finish our time at Marymount successfully! Have a great spring break!

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