diff --git a/menus/level_select_scholar.gd b/menus/level_select_scholar.gd
index 8bc84d6..a1d4761 100644
--- a/menus/level_select_scholar.gd
+++ b/menus/level_select_scholar.gd
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@ func _gui_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
 	else: # player has selected level
 		if event.is_action_pressed("ui_start") or event.is_action_pressed("ui_accept"):
 			starting_level = true
+			$"%MenuPopup".rect_position.y = 9001
 			Game.current_level = selected_level
 			Game.change_map(LevelData.levels[selected_level].scene)
 		elif event.is_action_pressed("ui_cancel"):