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Marcus
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How do I continue into college when I feel so exhausted after high school? Does senioritis reset, or will I feel as drained in college?
I'm about to graduate as a senior out of high school, from Sato Academy of Math and Science in Long Beach, California, and I feel like it's drained me. Will the summertime be a time for rejuvenation? Does the senioritis wear off in time for my freshman year of college? Or will I feel just as exhausted?
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Charlotte Geiger
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Hey Marcus,
It’s completely normal to feel drained after high school — especially after working hard for years. The good news is, yes, summer usually helps you reset. Once you finish finals and give yourself a real break, you’ll slowly start feeling your energy and excitement come back. Senioritis doesn't follow you into college the same way because college feels like a fresh start — new people, new environment, and classes you get to choose. You might still feel tired at first, but the motivation often grows once you settle in and realize you’re building your future on your terms now. Use the summer to truly rest, have fun, and mentally recharge — you’ve earned it. College is a new chapter, not just a continuation of the old one.
It’s completely normal to feel drained after high school — especially after working hard for years. The good news is, yes, summer usually helps you reset. Once you finish finals and give yourself a real break, you’ll slowly start feeling your energy and excitement come back. Senioritis doesn't follow you into college the same way because college feels like a fresh start — new people, new environment, and classes you get to choose. You might still feel tired at first, but the motivation often grows once you settle in and realize you’re building your future on your terms now. Use the summer to truly rest, have fun, and mentally recharge — you’ve earned it. College is a new chapter, not just a continuation of the old one.
Destiny Hankerson
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Hello Marcus,
I'm sorry to hear you're really drained and exhausted in high school. It sounds like you work really hard at the academy of math and science, so it absolutely makes sense that you feel tired, even if you're probably happy to graduate. I suggest that after your graduation, it could be good to take a break and give yourself time to recover. You also don't have to head to college right away - many students take a gap year before going to college, so that gives them time to take a break and rest from all the work they did in high school.
I think if you give yourself time to rest, the senioritis will definitely wear off! Once you go to college, you'll learn a lot about time management and balancing your workload. If you have good professors, they can also help you manage your work, and sometimes they will give you extensions if you can't finish your work in time for a deadline. Although college may be challenging, it also gives you an environment of more freedom than what you might experience in high school. In college, you do more self-directed learning, and in some flexible online colleges, you pick which times you study and when you go to class.
Enjoy your summer! Use your summertime break to reset, rest, and recover. Then you'll feel strong and ready for college!
I'm sorry to hear you're really drained and exhausted in high school. It sounds like you work really hard at the academy of math and science, so it absolutely makes sense that you feel tired, even if you're probably happy to graduate. I suggest that after your graduation, it could be good to take a break and give yourself time to recover. You also don't have to head to college right away - many students take a gap year before going to college, so that gives them time to take a break and rest from all the work they did in high school.
I think if you give yourself time to rest, the senioritis will definitely wear off! Once you go to college, you'll learn a lot about time management and balancing your workload. If you have good professors, they can also help you manage your work, and sometimes they will give you extensions if you can't finish your work in time for a deadline. Although college may be challenging, it also gives you an environment of more freedom than what you might experience in high school. In college, you do more self-directed learning, and in some flexible online colleges, you pick which times you study and when you go to class.
Enjoy your summer! Use your summertime break to reset, rest, and recover. Then you'll feel strong and ready for college!
Jason White
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Hey Marcus,
I'm well aware of the reality of senioritis. High school is a long long road and near the end can be relieving. In most cases I would think that the feeling of graduating and being done with high school cures senioritis. Summer can be a time to recoup and I would say if you plan on working be sure to make some time to rest between going to college. As the transition can be taxing. But when you step on campus you will likely feel refreshed if for no reason other than it's all new. You'll be overwhelmed very quickly so be prepared for that but if you embrace the new setting it can be a great reset.
Be forewarned sophomore slump is real though, when that newness of college wears off and the reality of major coursework sets in things begin to feel a bit different. but all in all I found college to be a much more fun and rewarding experience.
I'm well aware of the reality of senioritis. High school is a long long road and near the end can be relieving. In most cases I would think that the feeling of graduating and being done with high school cures senioritis. Summer can be a time to recoup and I would say if you plan on working be sure to make some time to rest between going to college. As the transition can be taxing. But when you step on campus you will likely feel refreshed if for no reason other than it's all new. You'll be overwhelmed very quickly so be prepared for that but if you embrace the new setting it can be a great reset.
Be forewarned sophomore slump is real though, when that newness of college wears off and the reality of major coursework sets in things begin to feel a bit different. but all in all I found college to be a much more fun and rewarding experience.