Running on Empty (Senior Edition)

SNOOZE! The button all seniors want to press during their second semester. As soon as winter break is over it’s crunch time for Urbana seniors who are all in a rush to figure out their post secondary plans. After all the hard work, many seniors are drained,especially in early April when graduation feels so close.

Many Urbana seniors state their struggle with second semester slump as “tiring” and “overwhelming” Senior Tamya Terry states, “After I got done with my college stuff [applications, acceptances, and deposits]I felt like I had no motivation. [It] feels like there is no point in school.”

As senior students state their feelings about their upcoming graduation they also have some tips for the underclassmen.!

Many seniors state that you have to stay on top of your work. Do not let the laziness kick in before college because if you fail and get accepted they can withdraw your acceptance.you acceptance back.

Student Council president Jada Wisdom says, “Make a planner for organizing your time and goals, focus on what’s ahead, keep in mind what you are wanting to work towards, you wouldn’t want senior slump to jeopardize your goals.”

For all underclassmen, the class of 2026 is giving you tips so you can have an amazing senior year!