Maintaining Academic Motivation After Landing a FT Offer: Seeking Tips for Senior Year Success

I just finished up my SA stint at top EB, received the FT offer, and have returned to my non-target university to complete my senior year. I am on track to graduate at the top of my class (which I want to achieve for obvious reasons); however, I am having difficulty staying motivated and engaged in my classes.

Before, I had always been motivated to go above and beyond and achieve at a very high level, with the goal of landing a FT offer at a top bank. Now that I have achieved this goal, it feels like my academic motivations have dwindled. 

Does anyone have any tips on staying motivated throughout your senior year, even after getting an FT offer?

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