Do you ever feel like you are running on empty?
You have an assignment due in one class. A case study in the other, a design due by Tuesday and you don’t even know how to start. Oh, and on top of all that, you are expected to be a twitter/blog/facebook whiz, and keep up with the current events. Not to mention the time that you put in volunteering or as a member of an organization. And if you want a social life, well, goodbye sleep.
But, do you wonder if there is a better way to stay on top? How do some students work full-time while juggling school, organizations and life in general? Here are some tips I’ve read about and have learned (the hard way) are necessary.
Time management – We’ve all heard this one before. It’s so over used I don’t even want to add it to the list. But the fact is that many people still haven’t grasped simple time management. Consider checking your e-mail at specific predetermined times, or limiting your Facebook stalking to twice a day (for 15 minutes). Start the day out with a plan (and a bit of optimism).
Deadlines – have a paper due at the end of the semester? Plan to have it done by the end of March. Scheduling large projects into your life in small increments will be easier than doing all the researching and writing it two days. Oh and you’ll get to sleep.
Filter – It can be difficult handle and respond to all the updates/latest news/gossip online. But then again, maybe you don’t need to be following celebrities on Twitter… Decide what is the most important to you, and control the other stuff.
Get out of your room – or the library, or wherever you hole yourself up to work. Give yourself time to breathe. If you block your entire day off for work, you will be burnt out by Friday… get little quality work accomplished over the weekend and start another long week. Yuck.
So suck it up, live it up and don’t stress out. College isn’t forever, but the habits you learn might be.
Do these strategies help you? What other things can students do to make the most of their college career?
-Rachel
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I'm always feeling like i'm stretched a million ways. Organization I believe is key to helping you succeed! :) Have a planner and like Rachel said, make time for YOU! I know I don't get quality work done at 2 or 3 in the morning when i've been running around all day, so whats the point? You can only do so much and if you plan ahead so you aren't stressed and cramming you will be fine. Thats to you procrastinators out there, life would be much better if you planned ahead! =)
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