Zero motivation to study help

[mtmp5k]

Help Im almost about to graduate, but have zero motivation to study
because of this, I have failed a few courses (stats)

Now I have to come back for a semester.
I know I should be studying my ass off day and night and have a sense of urgency but I have wasted thousands of dollars on repeating courses

[XxXSnake23XxX]

Honestly if i were you i would put graduation on hold.

Stop putting money into courses you dont intend on passing or studying for. Its just a waste of money

[dang621]

I felt the same way before. Just try your best and think about it, you've come this far...just a little bit more and you'll be finished! Try to think of things that will motivate you to finish. Whether it be getting into grad school, a well-paying job, a well deserved vacation etc. Just something to help motivate you because you're so close. Also, I found going to the library helped a lot. Surrounding myself with people who were studying their butts off made me want to study as well.

Just a few suggestions but if you don't think any of them will help, then perhaps some time off would be a good idea. Just don't fall into the trap of not wanting to go back, especially since you're so close to getting that paper.

Cheers

[bunget]

Go and flip some burgers for a year. That should give you the motivation you need

[Duality]

Honestly if i were you i would put graduation on hold.

Stop putting money into courses you dont intend on passing or studying for. Its just a waste of money

I agree with this. Is it just the courses that you don't feel motivated to study for? Or do you enjoy what you're studying for?

[windforcexx28]

Over the years of my undergrad, I was losing motivation from time to time because I simply did not enjoy what I was studying. One way I coped with it was to find stuff outside of school to do to give myself "breaks" from studying/thinking about school.

If you're losing a lot of motivation because of the idea that you have to stay back for an extra semester, maybe you should take some time off like what someone else mentioned. You could also switch to part time and complete your degree over the course of several semesters while looking for part time/full time work. Figure something out that'll allow you to stay motivated.

[windforcexx28]

Another thing I want to mention is you should figure out why you are so unmotivated. If it from the fact you have to repeat some courses, or are you simply losing interest in the stuff you're studying. At this point, you should just finish your degree since you're basically in your last year, but by reflecting on your current situation, it might be beneficial in the future in dictating what options you should take, or stuff you should do, etc.

[dignity08]

i know the feeling...I get like that too at times, when i know that the time is almost coming you feel like... ugh why isn't it over already, you just gotta hang in there a little longer.... your so close. well hopefully the next semester is better, stay on top of your notes and everything...

[jacobe]

The last mile is usually the hardest. But think about those first year kids. They got a long way to go. Hang in there bud maybe you need to talk to a counsellor to rule out any mental health issues.

[mtmp5k]

Thanks alot guys

[fuzzy_avocado]

Think of your parents, your goals in life (no offence but if you're unmotivated then it seems like you dont have any, so make some) and think of your future children one day. Please don't be one of those people who are big dreamers with their mediocre jobs thinking their big break is just a day away... HARD WORK PAYS OFF.

Also, it sounds like school is not the place for you, that's good. See what inspires you outside of academia and go pursue that instead. Finish school first though since you're so close to being done!