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Devon
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How will I be able to balance all the traveling I want to do with college and a career?
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Cecília Iacoponi Hashimoto
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Cecília Iacoponi’s Answer
Hi Devon. Your question is so relevant!
It is very important to make a balance between college- career -traveling.
Everything that you get in the world is special to make your identity as a professional-person-individual.
So, if you just get your focus in college, you lose precious opportunities to increase your back ground with new experiences knowing new places, people and several kinds of culture.
One good idea is to schedule in your break ( fall, spring)or at summers time a different place to visit and if it is possible, to work as a volunteer . That is a great thing to do especially to make you fell better doing something for the world , independent of the others earnings you will have to confirm the career you want to achieve.
It is very important to make a balance between college- career -traveling.
Everything that you get in the world is special to make your identity as a professional-person-individual.
So, if you just get your focus in college, you lose precious opportunities to increase your back ground with new experiences knowing new places, people and several kinds of culture.
One good idea is to schedule in your break ( fall, spring)or at summers time a different place to visit and if it is possible, to work as a volunteer . That is a great thing to do especially to make you fell better doing something for the world , independent of the others earnings you will have to confirm the career you want to achieve.
Ken Simmons
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Congratulations on wanting to lead a balanced life. Here are some comments and observations that might be helpful:
Balance College and life and life and work:
http://www.mycollegesuccessstory.com/academic-success-tools/college-life-balance.html
Zach Bondi
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This is such an excellent question! I've found that travel has definitely helped my professional career by providing perspective and experience that I wouldn't have otherwise.
Cecília's answer was spot on in that planning your time away is key. In college you will likely have planned breaks (spring, summer, etc) so work to book those trips in advance to try and save on cost (those times tend to be popular for travel). If you want to take some time off school, work with your professors to identify what time during the term would be best to step away and if they are able to provide you with any pre-work you can complete before heading out.
As for traveling with a career, this is something that I've always held as important. Depending on your path, there are more and more companies that offer unlimited PTO. Usually this translates to "as long as the work is getting done, you can take a few weeks off". Keep vacation time in mind as you start looking for jobs and interviewing. Again, planning is key as you will either need to get ahead of your work schedule or set up teammates to cover while you're out. There are also companies that allow remote work where all you need is a strong wifi signal. Having flexibility on PTO, working hours, and remote locations all make traveling while holding down a career so much easier.
Cecília's answer was spot on in that planning your time away is key. In college you will likely have planned breaks (spring, summer, etc) so work to book those trips in advance to try and save on cost (those times tend to be popular for travel). If you want to take some time off school, work with your professors to identify what time during the term would be best to step away and if they are able to provide you with any pre-work you can complete before heading out.
As for traveling with a career, this is something that I've always held as important. Depending on your path, there are more and more companies that offer unlimited PTO. Usually this translates to "as long as the work is getting done, you can take a few weeks off". Keep vacation time in mind as you start looking for jobs and interviewing. Again, planning is key as you will either need to get ahead of your work schedule or set up teammates to cover while you're out. There are also companies that allow remote work where all you need is a strong wifi signal. Having flexibility on PTO, working hours, and remote locations all make traveling while holding down a career so much easier.
Kevin P Hust, MBA
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Kevin P’s Answer
Devon, first I want to say that travel is one of the best teacher in the world. I have learned some of the best and most impactful lessons from visiting other countries.
So how to balance... I honestly think finding balance is a life long struggle. However, this is what it is all about. Balance. Doing the things you must do versus the things you want to do. It is not easy and it is not supposed to be easy. Life is not fair. However, finding that balance is worth it.
So here is how I found this balance. Make a list. I am a big fan of lists. What are you doing or what are you going to do that that is finite in time versus infinite in time?
You mentioned school, work, and then traveling.
From this list, school is the most finite. Work is not unless you have certain projects due or you work in a field that gets busier based on certain seasons. Traveling is the most infinite when it comes to time. For example, if you ever wanted to see Christ the Redeemer in Brazil you have time. It has been there since 1931 so it will probably be there in 2031. However, your biology exam is next Tuesday and you cannot change that.
Priorities school and projects and exams, once you have that done, look at work. Whether you have paid time off or not, how easy is it to take time off. Once you organize that. Go see the world. You deserve it.
I make traveling a key aspect of my life or year. But please keep in mind, I have completed my masters and have plenty of PTO at work. I prioritized appropriately.
So how to balance... I honestly think finding balance is a life long struggle. However, this is what it is all about. Balance. Doing the things you must do versus the things you want to do. It is not easy and it is not supposed to be easy. Life is not fair. However, finding that balance is worth it.
So here is how I found this balance. Make a list. I am a big fan of lists. What are you doing or what are you going to do that that is finite in time versus infinite in time?
You mentioned school, work, and then traveling.
From this list, school is the most finite. Work is not unless you have certain projects due or you work in a field that gets busier based on certain seasons. Traveling is the most infinite when it comes to time. For example, if you ever wanted to see Christ the Redeemer in Brazil you have time. It has been there since 1931 so it will probably be there in 2031. However, your biology exam is next Tuesday and you cannot change that.
Priorities school and projects and exams, once you have that done, look at work. Whether you have paid time off or not, how easy is it to take time off. Once you organize that. Go see the world. You deserve it.
I make traveling a key aspect of my life or year. But please keep in mind, I have completed my masters and have plenty of PTO at work. I prioritized appropriately.
Grete Gaigalas
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Grete’s Answer
This is such a great question! I value both travelling and my career and along with all of the answers above, balance key! I am a strong believer in taking advantage of your work benefits, this is part of your compensation package! When searching for a job to kick off your career, take into consideration their benefits (PTO days, WFH options, Company Holidays, and travelling for work). This will open the door to further travel while pursuing your career! Wishing you the best of luck!