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The End of the Marathon

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By Nikita Sarhad

With the second semester of the school year now in full swing, there’s no doubt as to what that age-old affliction beginning to creep up on many of us seniors is: senioritis. That, and having 99% of our conversations revolve around college.

Jokes aside, every senior, at one point or another in their final year, feels the weight of college applications and the pressure to make some important life decisions. With college just around the corner, the stakes just seem to multiply. Grades, GPA, and AP exams are just some of the things that take up more space in our heads than ever before. Even so, the urge to take our feet off the pedal early is stronger than ever. The motivation that kept us going in previous years may be starting to sputter out now, with the end so near in sight. 

In many ways, this semester feels like a kind of in-between for the familiar high school life we’ve always known and the life we envision for ourselves soon after. Sarah Loh (12) says that, “So far, in second semester, the most challenging thing has been grappling with the idea that I'll be graduating in four months and moving away across the world in six. But I'm excited to see what the future brings.” 

While some of us want to savor the present, others are looking to the future. Whatever the case might be, I think we are all determined to enjoy our last semester at Dalat, spend time with close friends, and cherish the memories of this time in our lives.

Despite the busyness of this last semester, there are many opportunities to make this final stretch of senior year memorable. With the Senior Transition Retreat and Senior Tea coming up soon, we will all have the chance to reminisce with friends and teachers, as well consider what the future might hold. 

So, in all the mayhem of our last semester here, I think we should not forget to make the most of this time, push through, and finish the year strong.

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