Sophomore Slump
This week I’ve been hearing a lot about sophomore slump. I haven’t felt the effects of it, because I got through Beauty and the Beast on pure adrenaline. As soon as we ended Beauty and the Beast we started on the ONU Holiday Spectacular. The first week or two of those rehearsals were all new choreography and super fast paced. Now that were into the show and not learning as many new steps and songs, I really started to lose that adrenaline I was working with. I hit a wall this week, and am exhausted. I have been behind in most of my classes for a while now, and I can’t seem to catch up on homework or sleep no matter how hard I try. I find myself getting into a vicious cycle of taking a nap after classes, going to rehearsal, and then having to stay up into the night to do my homework. It’s definitely not the smartest choice, but I don’t know what to do when I open my laptop to get work done and start to fall asleep at my desk. I even tried to go to the library to get some work done, and started to fall asleep there! I know I’m not alone in this exhaustion, and the cold rainy days don’t make it any easier to find motivation to go to class. I decided on Wednesday I needed to skip some classes, and catch up on the work I’ve been behind on. I am usually apprehensive about skipping classes, because I usually feel like I missed an entire month and have no clue what we’re talking about when I get back. I decided this was a good enough reason to take the day, and skip my midday classes. I still went to my first and last class, but spent all the hours in between catching up on homework. It was a very productive day to say the least, and I’m hoping this sophomore slumps ends soon. I have a fire under me to work on my craft, but I’m hoping I find the energy soon to be able to do that. Thanksgiving break is so soon, only 10 more days of classes!
You are definitely right in saying that you are not alone - I have been experiencing the same slump for the past few weeks. It just feels like more work is getting thrown at us while still being behind on the previous week's work. However, you are not alone in this! You have friends who support you and your professors are on your side, too. You got this!
ReplyDeleteOlivia, I totally understand the struggle of the gloomy days. Work on top of school while the weather is just wearing down, is stressful. For me all I can do is make sure I have enough sleep and enough caffeine! Once we get use to this weather and the holidays come around I hope we all get out of the slump! In the meantime keep her head up, we only have a a handful of days till classes take a break. Also, good luck on the ONU Holiday Spectacular, I can't wait to go see the show!
ReplyDeleteOlivia, even though I am not a sophomore, I still felt it last year and even this year. I always feel like this time of the year is when everyone's mental health is tested very highly. Keep pushing, I know I always look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOlivia, I am not a sophomore but I totally know where you are coming from. I have been in the same slump for a couple of weeks now and I just don't know what to do. I know your adrenaline comes back with the Holiday Spectacular coming up, I can't wait to attend!
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