I've almost gone through my senior year, and finally have come to understand the stages of senioritis.

1. Senior year has started and you can't believe you're so close to actually graduating.

2. It's syllabus week and reality slaps you in the face when you realize this year isn't going to be as easy as you thought.

3. Fall midterms roll around and you start to question if you even need to go to class.

4. Next comes spring semester and your excitement rises, but so does your lack of motivation.

5. The fifth phase is the "should I even get out of bed" phase.

6. And when you do get out of bed you roll into class wearing PJs or even the clothes you wore yesterday.

7. The next phase is realizing that an extra hour of sleep just might be more important than making it to your 8am class.

8. Then you realize the saying "Cs get degrees" is no longer just a saying.

9. It's two weeks before finals and reality hits you in the face again when you realize it's time to kick your butt into gear.

10. The final phrase is feeling the pure excitement of finally walking across the stage with your diploma in hand. You've made it through all the ups and downs of college and made it out on top. Congratulations.