Second-Year Syndrome is when a second or later-year student becomes disillusioned with studying and with universities in general. They have lost the momentum of high-school, the excitement of first-year, and cannot see an end to their degree coursework. Students who suffer from Second-Year Syndrome usually either drop out entirely, or stop trying to gain those elusive High Distinctions, and do as little as possible to Pass.
Student 1: Where's Jamie?
Student 2: He's not coming to lectures anymore - he's got Second-Year Syndrome
Student 2: He's not coming to lectures anymore - he's got Second-Year Syndrome
by Etain August 4, 2006