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Shaniah
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Kennesaw, Georgia
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How should a student in college approach juggling school, work, and social responsibilities What would be some good stress-relieving strategies to cope with all of these demands? #Spring25
For context, I am a 19-year-old rising sophomore at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. I'm currently trying to juggle classes and will have to work this upcoming semester to pay for my classes, so I would love any advice on how to deal with this.
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Carl Manson Jr., PMP
5G Program Manager - Verizon
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Hi Shaniah,
I understand what you're going through because I was once in a similar situation. I graduated from Kennesaw State University while working full-time, too. There's no single solution that fits everyone, but I can share a bit about my experience. I worked in a call center with very strict hours while I was in school. I had to get creative just to attend classes and find time to study. During my final semester, I even paid a coworker $50 a week to trade shifts so I could attend Thursday classes. I wasn't the top student, but I like to think I was the best C+ student out there!
I know my story might not match your situation exactly, but my main point is to find ways to make things work. This experience will prepare you for handling multiple important responsibilities in the future. You might not always be the best student or employee, but this will help you become more resilient for future challenges. Remember to relieve stress through exercise, have fun when you can, and don't worry if something slips through the cracks. Stay focused on the big picture, which is graduating. Do whatever it takes to graduate, and everything else will fall into place.
Best, Carl
I understand what you're going through because I was once in a similar situation. I graduated from Kennesaw State University while working full-time, too. There's no single solution that fits everyone, but I can share a bit about my experience. I worked in a call center with very strict hours while I was in school. I had to get creative just to attend classes and find time to study. During my final semester, I even paid a coworker $50 a week to trade shifts so I could attend Thursday classes. I wasn't the top student, but I like to think I was the best C+ student out there!
I know my story might not match your situation exactly, but my main point is to find ways to make things work. This experience will prepare you for handling multiple important responsibilities in the future. You might not always be the best student or employee, but this will help you become more resilient for future challenges. Remember to relieve stress through exercise, have fun when you can, and don't worry if something slips through the cracks. Stay focused on the big picture, which is graduating. Do whatever it takes to graduate, and everything else will fall into place.
Best, Carl