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Sophomore Slump

What is the Sophomore Slump?

A student works on his laptop Sophomores may experience what is commonly referred to as the “sophomore slump.” The newness and excitement of college has worn away and what lies ahead are at least three more years of hard work, papers, exams, and large financial investment to obtain a college degree.

The sophomore slump is a time of uncertainty as well as a time for growth. How will you know if you are experiencing symptoms of sophomore slump?

Do you find yourself wondering:

What am I doing here?
Why do I have more questions now than when I was a freshman?
Are the people I hang around with really my friends?
Why am I majoring in this, if I don’t even like it?
Why do I feel constantly overwhelmed?
Why am I so confused about my future?
Why am I not having as much fun as last year?
Why do I feel like my parents are always pressuring me to know what I want to do with my life?
Does everyone else have life all figured out?
Why do I feel so unmotivated?

If you think you might be experience sophomore slump, there are many things you can do to cope. Utilize this list of resources to help you overcome the sophomore slump.