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Word on the street

Have you caught senioritis?

March 10, 2008

Chris Smith

Graduation is just around the corner, and it’s the only thing some seniors seem to think about. As much as someone tries to avoid senioritis, they eventually will catch the dreaded virus — maybe even sooner than they think. Early symptoms include procrastination and having the urge to do nothing.

Have you caught senioritis?

I think I do have senioritis. I think I got it because it’s been a really long four years. There’s a lot going on right now, like some family issues back home. Right now I’m kind of slacking a little bit since I already have my requirements for my degree.

Chris Smith
English senior

It started to set in January. I think it’s the anxiousness about what the next steps are. It’s not like I’m frustrated. I’m just thinking about all the stuff I have to do because I’m no longer going to be in college. I’m looking to where I’m going to go and where I want to move to. It’s sort of daunting. I would say that I procrastinate a fair amount as well. I don’t really have the time, but I take the time. I’m definitely ready to go though.

Paul Bourne
theater senior

The day I got back form spring break, I think it all set in. Things are definitely a lot harder to get started on and finish. The procrastination has started to set in and a lot more this semester than ever before. I’m starting to feel like I don’t want to get anything done.

Amy Janisse
apparel and textile design and retailing senior

I’ve had it probably since the beginning of this year. I’m just ready to be done. I love it here at MSU, but I’m ready to start my career and get going in life. It’s hard to stay focused but you have to.

Tony Gianacakos
apparel and textile design senior

I think that I’ve been working harder this year than any other year so I don’t think I have it. I have a bigger class load than I did before. I have five classes when normally I’d have four so I have much more work to do and so if I don’t stay on top of all my work then I’ll get really far behind and get bad grades.

Meaghan King
psychology senior

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