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Abigail
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What are good tips for balancing studying and a social life (especially in college)?
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PAVAN GANGISETTY
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PAVAN’s Answer
Hi Abigail, I have 2 Master's degrees and I always loved college life for the incredible balance. These are some tips from my experience.
1. I never procrastinate - there are only a couple of things you need to study or complete every day (except during exams) and if you do them on time, there will be no backlog and gives you so much time to do other things. But you have to be consistent. Because of this strategy, I even chill out during exams where all my peers used to stay awake.
2. Study in groups - this way if a friend of yours is good in some subject, you can ask them to teach you and you can reciprocate the same. This was you can have more time for yourself.
3. Don't forgot to take a break - have atleast 2 days a week where you don't study or work at all - this way you will be all charged up. Make sure you plan than you don't have to work on those days.
In short, if you plan properly and stay consistent, you will have lot of time for yourself.
1. I never procrastinate - there are only a couple of things you need to study or complete every day (except during exams) and if you do them on time, there will be no backlog and gives you so much time to do other things. But you have to be consistent. Because of this strategy, I even chill out during exams where all my peers used to stay awake.
2. Study in groups - this way if a friend of yours is good in some subject, you can ask them to teach you and you can reciprocate the same. This was you can have more time for yourself.
3. Don't forgot to take a break - have atleast 2 days a week where you don't study or work at all - this way you will be all charged up. Make sure you plan than you don't have to work on those days.
In short, if you plan properly and stay consistent, you will have lot of time for yourself.
John Lowe
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Seal Beach, California
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John’s Answer
On Sunday night, set an hour-by-hour schedule for the week -- and stick to it. Leave time for interruptions and socializing.
Roohi Afza
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Karnataka, Karnataka, India
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Roohi’s Answer
Dear Abigail ,
You can manage your time effectively by just planning it before the time
ensure that you schedule your tasks and deadlines, start your tasks early , prioritize your tasks and use technology to help keep you accountable.
Having a plan for your time , recognize your distractions and plan to minimize them.
If you maintain a work-study-life balance, schedule wisely your work and study , prioritize your tasks, socialize and have fun along the way.
College life you can have more fun along with having work. Ensure that you get to class on time, make a proper study schedule , take advantage of extracurricular Lectures and Seminars and take care of your mental and physical health.
You can manage your time effectively by just planning it before the time
ensure that you schedule your tasks and deadlines, start your tasks early , prioritize your tasks and use technology to help keep you accountable.
Having a plan for your time , recognize your distractions and plan to minimize them.
If you maintain a work-study-life balance, schedule wisely your work and study , prioritize your tasks, socialize and have fun along the way.
College life you can have more fun along with having work. Ensure that you get to class on time, make a proper study schedule , take advantage of extracurricular Lectures and Seminars and take care of your mental and physical health.
Hooi Yen Chuah
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George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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Hooi Yen’s Answer
Set some time for yourself daily just before you set to bed. Use that time purely to do what you enjoyed most, could be social media, playing games, dancing, singing, watching movies, ..... anything. Thereafter have a good rest and recharged before another day of full schedule the next day.