<p>I know this sounds really weird, but I'm feeling pretty unmotivated since I have straight A's. I have 99% in three of my courses and 95% on my other three. I thought about challenging myself more (ex: attaining more EC's) but I don't have time to do so since I already have a lot going on (officer in student senate, reporter for my local newspaper, volunteering at a local political campaign, interning for two NGO's). Furthermore, I technically can't get harder classes since they're directed towards my major, so I honestly don't know what to do....My biggest fear is that this will lead to depression which will end up screwing up my grades...What do I do to avoid this?</p>
<p>The anxiety you’re feeling can be caused by stress, so maybe you’re doing too much. I think I’d cut back on the time you spend on ECs until the anxiety lessens enough that you can enjoy yourself. Make sure you’re talking with someone you trust (professor, parent, advisor…) so if you do develop depression there’s someone who can catch it early. You could always get a job and/or volunteer at a soup kitchen if you want to gain some perspective and an appreciation for all the opportunities you have. Good luck.</p>
<p>… come to my school so I can punch you in the face. b-( </p>
<p>But seriously, this only seems like an issue because you don’t have anything to compare yourself to. I guarantee you when you’re struggling (really, truly struggling) in a class, you’ll yearn for these days. In the meantime, might I recommend a hobby of some sort? Particularly one that has a tangible product that you can use. Like knitting scarves. Or writing calculator programs that make fun little drawings on your graphs. Just find something that gives you some challenge (not enough to be frustrating, just that right amount) and something that you can carry around to do in your free time. So it’s not a big commitment, it’s just crocheting a little here and there or pulling out your calculator when you have a few minutes, etc.</p>
<p>According to your post history, you’re at a community college right now. Yeah, CC classes tend to be way easier (taking one right now and I’m not complaining, the change of pace is welcomed). If or once you transfer, you’ll probably have a tougher workload to transition to. You could always take more non-major classes if your credits will allow as well, to maybe even consider going out of your comfort zone a bit–it seems like you’re pretty enmeshed in it, which might be why you’re not feeling motivated at the moment. </p>
<p>Things are going well. Try to enjoy it. Don’t add on other things to challenge yourself. You’re doing fine. Do something fun to fill up your free time.</p>
<p>Learn to code</p>
<p>If you are at a CC, your job now is to get straight A’s so you can then transfer to (perhaps) your state flagship school.
I am sure you will be challenged there!</p>