The time that we have longed for is finally here. The air is getting warmer, and my nose is getting stuffier. With the end of the school year in sight, summer looks more and more like our reality. Let’s not get it twisted, though. We’re still in school, and there are still academic expectations. Some students, however, seem to neglect this fact and, for some reason, think that school is over after Memorial Day. In this article, I will break down some of the most common end-of-the-year stereotypes.
The “locked in”
Though many students are burning out, some continue to show their academic success by locking in. These students prove to be absolute academic weapons during the later part of the school year. Oftentimes, the “locked in” can be seen juggling flashcards, while making sure they have memorized an entire semester’s worth of knowledge for finals.
The “leaving for a trip”
There’s always someone who’s got some kind of “fire” summer trip lined up. And it just so happens that they “have to” leave a week early from school (don’t tell me it’s because of cheaper flights; we all know you just want to leave school early). These lucky duckies get to skip finals week. While I’m taking tests, these fortunate few are enjoying their lives, basking in the sun. Makes me sick.
The “hall wanderers”
WARNING: Approach these students with caution. If you engage with a hall wanderer, you WILL get sucked into some random side quest and end up losing 20 minutes of class time. Good luck explaining why you were in the bathroom for the entirety of class to your teacher. Oh, and if you are a hall wanderer, let me know how many steps you get in a day; it must be good exercise.
The “at the beach”
We all know those students who seem to be at the beach nearly every day. Once the weather rises above 75 degrees, I can guarantee that those students will be by the sea. This culture of going to the beach can be pretty much summed up into two words: “spamming Stinson.”
The “extended lunchers”
PSA: lunch isn’t longer in the last month of school. However, students are seeming to take an extra 20 minutes on their lunch and arrive at their next class late. Then they complain about how they couldn’t find a parking spot. Well, maybe if you didn’t take so long on your lunch, you’d find a parking spot.
The “gamers”
Possibly one of the greatest distractions in class is when you see the person next to you playing some brain rot game on Unblocked Games. If you aren’t familiar with Unblocked Games, it is a website with literally every type of video game. From Run 3 to Basketball Legends, no game subject exists that you can’t find. But honestly, none of these games are even fun. They’re just mind-numbing ways to pass the time.
The “when will I use this in the real world?”
“Teacher, when will I use this in the real world?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say this, I’d probably be a millionaire by now. This statement is especially active around the end of the school year. Let me answer the question for you: you will use this in the real world by doing it now, getting a good grade, getting into a good college, and getting a good job.
On a serious note, if I could give you one piece of advice, it would be to not screw up. Simple as that. Do not drop the ball. I have seen and experienced some of the most ridiculous academic fumbles. We are almost at the end, and there is no room for error. Now is the time to sprint (academically speaking). I strongly recommend that you take your finals seriously and do not fall victim to burnout.
