Kristen RichardsBiological Sciences Senior (not suffering from senioritis) and soon-to-be medical student :) You did it! You made it to your final semester here at Pitt, and you can already see yourself walking across that stage and starting the next chapter in your life. There is just one problem—we still have a few weeks of class left! If you feel your motivation slipping away more and more each day, you’re not alone, but here are some tips to help you keep senioritis at bay and make the most of your last few weeks of undergrad! One great way to stay motivated is by staying organized! Making a schedule of your remaining assignments and exams is a great way to make sure nothing slips through the cracks in these last few weeks. Once you have all of the important things written down, you can start coming up with your plan for how you will tackle them. I find calendars and To-Do-Lists are good ways for me to stay on track, but everyone is different. It’s important to figure out what works best for you! I also find it helpful to budget my time. Try making a schedule that includes both your academics and other things that you want to do (such as spending time with friends, hitting the gym, or watching an episode of your favorite TV show). This can help you see where you are spending your time and how you can switch things up to make sure you are staying on track while also taking time for yourself. When you find yourself counting the days until graduation, try to take some time to focus on the present. Don’t let your thoughts of the future keep you from experiencing all that you have now—your last few weeks of undergrad! Whether you already have a job lined up, have been accepted to graduate school, or are still trying to figure out your plans for after graduation, it’s important to stay focused on now! Remember that it was the hard work you put in up to this point that got you to where you are. Keep holding yourself to the same standard that you know you can achieve! Staying focused and continuing to work hard will allow you to transition smoothly into your next step! If you’re not sure what your plans are yet, try talking to an advisor or a consultant from the Career Center. They can help you figure out which steps to take to help you get where you want to go.
Most importantly, know that you’ve worked incredibly hard during your time at Pitt to get to where you are right now, and that is something to be proud of! Don’t let senioritis keep you from rounding out your college career the way you hoped you would when you were just starting out! If you or a loved one is suffering from senioritis, a Peer Advisor may be able to help! Come visit us at our office hours! Pop-up advising hours at Cup & Chaucer: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 with Colton (BIOSC, pre-dent) & Yogi (BINF, pre-PhD) Tuesdays 7-8 with Isabella (BIOSC, pre-dent) & Owen (BIOSC, pre-dent) Wednesdays 7-8 with Lisa (MICRO, pre-PhD) & Kristen (BIOSC, pre-med) Thursdays 5-6 with Julia (BIOSC, pre-med) & Sofie (BIOSC, pre-PA) Thursdays 7-8 with Nora (MOLBIO, pre-PhD) & Parker (MICRO, pre-PhD)
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