How do you balance your schoolwork and your social life?
I've been in college for one year, and I'm currently in my second year. College has been much harder on me than I expected it to be, and I often find myself spending the majority of my time studying for my classes. I want to go out and have fun, but I see my friends and classmates studying and working on personal projects, and it makes me feel like I should do the same to be able to get ahead. I want to get experience and go above and beyond, but I also miss going out and hanging out with my friends outside of school. What can I do? #college #university #college-bound #social #work-life-balance
3 answers
Julie’s Answer
Gwendolyn’s Answer
Albert, I think college balance depends on the individual. It's great that you are aware of you how much time you personally need to put into your classes. Perhaps as you get further along in your classes you will become better at balancing everything. Many people in college let their grades fall because they want to go out with friends every night, but that can hurt them in the long run. Keep your head up! Maybe you could start a study group with your friends so that you could still hang out but get work done at the same time?
Ken’s Answer
Hi Albert!
The answer deals with balance. Here are some tips that might help.
https://www.unigo.com/in-college/college-experience/creating-a-workschool-balance-a-college-student-perspective
http://www.mycollegesuccessstory.com/academic-success-tools/college-life-balance.html
Best of luck! Please keep me informed. I would like to follow your progress.
Thanks for the response! I will look over the links you sent me.
I am very happy in the field that I am in (I am in CS), and I like spending a portion of my free time working on or creating new products. I mentioned this because many of my friends exclusively spend their time on school work and on engineering clubs, and I wasn't sure if I should be doing that as well or if I should also go out with my other friends.
Again, I appreciate the response and I will try to apply your advice to my life!
Albert
The important thing is balance. School work, work in your career area, and socializing are all very important, but you have to develop your own plan for balancing those areas. The important thing is to listen to your inner voice and not be adversely influenced by those who do not share you same sense of balance. Do not let others lead you astray. Be true to yourself. Real friends will understand and respect your sense of balance, or you need to find new friends. Best of luck!
Ken Simmons