I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a semester to end as much as I want this one too. Coming back from spring break has been difficult to say the least. I have no desire to go to classes or work, I’m bored with all my course content, and my social battery is at zero. I don’t know what is it about the last 8 weeks of the school year, but they are easily the slowest and most dreadful for me.
To distract myself from the realities and responsibilities of being a student, I have been watching a lot of TV. As of yesterday, I finished The Gentleman on Netflix and it was amazing. First of all, it had Theo James. Second of all, they all had accents. Third of all, it was funny. That’s all the criteria I really need to enjoy a show. I’ve also been watching Survivor ever Wednesday, which is my favorite reality tv competition show. I’ve fully convinced myself that if I were to join the cast one season, I could win. So if it happens, just know I manifested it.
Speaking of survival, I have started running :/ In all seriousness, I actually enjoy it and I’m glad I started. I plan on running a 5k in the summer, so right now I am starting at the basics, and working on my endurance. I’ve come to love running outside on my makeshift route around campus (if you ever see me, don’t say hi because if I get distracted I’ll find an excuse to stop running lol). It’s helped me a lot physically and mentally over the last couple weeks, and if I reach my running goal by the end of March, I get to buy myself a pair of running shoes 🙂 Wish me luck.
I really feel this, this semester has been absolutely brutal. Getting back into the swing of things after spring break has been particularly hard, and there’s no motivation to really focus on classes. Similarly, I have been watching a lot of TV to escape (obsessed with Jersey Shore at the moment).
There is a reason there are so many comments on this, because I absolutely agree with you. This is the hardest time I’ve experienced as a student. Wishing you strength for the rest of the semester!
Hey Haley,
I didn’t start feeling this way until yesterday hahaha. Everything came to a turning point with midterms, prepping for graduation, and getting ready for internships, it’s a lot. I don’t even feel like going out as much either, which is wild for me to say. With that, I too started getting back into TV and have been binging Peaky Blinders for the past week. I hope everything is well!!
Best regards,
Marcus Spiller
Hey Haley, I totally resonate with your post and I’ve also been indulging in TV as a method of getting through the rougher weeks of the semester. It’s truly the third circle of midterms that are the most dreadful with the combination of lacking motivation and hard course content. But we just have to look forward to the warmer weather and the looming summer!! Only about 6 weeks left, best of luck with everything I’m sure we’ll get through it!
Best,
Sanchita
Hey Haley! I completely understand where you are coming from. Often by late spring semester I feel burned out. Finding new hobbies have helped me blow off steam over the years and I think it is amazing you took up running! My outlet was the gym which is very similar since I feel like it provides the same calming effects. Good Luck on your 5K! Keep us updated!
Hi Hayley, this post has been very refreshing to me as I have also been feeling the same way. This stretch of the year is always the hardest for me considering there are no more long breaks to look forward to. I think its really great that you found something to keep working at to keep you busy. Best of luck on your 5k!!
Hi Haley! I completely empathize with your post–the home stretch of spring semester is always the worst and busiest time. Once spring break hits, you no longer have anything to look forward to in the semester and it is all work. :/ But it sounds like you are really taking the time to fuel your body and mind with running! A 5k sounds so exciting–its nice to hear how much running has been an outlet for you during this time! I know I always feel so recharged when I can just put my computer down and go outside to get some exercise, its one of the only things that keeps me sane these last few weeks of school!
Haley,
I know sometimes school can be dreadful, especially after spring break when you relax and then need to come back to reality. Nevertheless, as a senior, I can tell you that you should enjoy every last minute of every semester. I think time goes by to fast, sometimes we should take a breathe and enjoy where we are. Regarding to running I am glad you started it is amazing. I started earlier this school year and I am addicted to it. If you need any help let me know! Also, if you are unsure of what shoes to get I highly recommend Brooks, they are amazing for long distance running.
Hey Haley! I totally understand your feelings toward this part of the semester. I’m struggling with the amount of work that I have between all my classes and it seems like everything just seems to be due at the same time. The work flow seems to be never-ending. I have been dealing with low motivation despite some really great things that have been happening in my life. I have also been watching the Gentlemen (I’m on episode 3) and have been enjoying it, even though it’s so intense! I am pushing through by continuing to tell myself that things will be better in a week when all of my impending work is turned in, and repeating that process. Thank you for being real with us. I’m super proud of you, especially for starting running, as I really relate to wanting to move my body more but just feeling like I don’t have the time or it will make me further exhausted. Hopefully more towards the summer I’ll be able to start up running again too! I love that you’re setting goals and sticking with it despite your challenges. You’re doing great! We’ll get through this semester and end it with joy and gratitude!
Haley, I totally get where you’re coming from. The beginning of my semester was extremely difficult and overwhelming (I wrote about it in a blog a few weeks ago) but things have turned around for me since Spring Break, I hope they turn around for you too. I have been spending a lot of time watching TV as well and have turned my reality TV show efforts exclusively to Love is Blind and The Bachelor on Monday nights! I am excited for the finale this Monday, but will definitely miss my weekly distraction.
Hi Haley! I HEAR you. I am not locked in at all currently. I think we are all just pushing through to see the end. Hang in there, only a couple weeks left. I need to find a show to watch so maybe I will check The Gentleman out! Also, that is awesome you have started running. I am always in admiration of those who make running a commitment. I wish you luck with that and your 5k in the summer! Have a good one 🙂