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Allie
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What is the best way to manage studying, extracurriculars, and internships to increase my chances of qualifying for my dream job after graduation?
I am pursuing a bachelor degree in Human Services, while minoring in Athletic Coaching. I will also be playing collegiate softball.
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Roujean Sabouri
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You're already doing the hard part: thinking ahead. As someone who’s juggled a full-time job, advanced studies, and now motherhood, I can tell you—success comes from consistency, not doing everything at once. Here are three strategies to help you balance your priorities and build toward that dream job:
1. Align Your Activities With Your Goals
Choose extracurriculars and internships that directly support your career interests. For example, volunteer or intern with organizations that work with youth, teams, or community programs. This way, every hour you spend off the field builds relevant experience—and your resume.
2. Create a Weekly Game Plan (and Stick to It)
As a student-athlete, your schedule is already intense. Block out your class, practice, and game times first. Then schedule focused time for studying and internship work. Treat it like training: consistency wins more than cramming.
3. Build Relationships Early
Professors, coaches, and internship supervisors can become powerful references and mentors. Keep them updated on your goals, ask for advice, and be someone they remember for your work ethic and curiosity.
You’re already developing discipline through softball. If you apply that same mindset to your academics and career prep, you’ll set yourself apart—on and off the field.
1. Align Your Activities With Your Goals
Choose extracurriculars and internships that directly support your career interests. For example, volunteer or intern with organizations that work with youth, teams, or community programs. This way, every hour you spend off the field builds relevant experience—and your resume.
2. Create a Weekly Game Plan (and Stick to It)
As a student-athlete, your schedule is already intense. Block out your class, practice, and game times first. Then schedule focused time for studying and internship work. Treat it like training: consistency wins more than cramming.
3. Build Relationships Early
Professors, coaches, and internship supervisors can become powerful references and mentors. Keep them updated on your goals, ask for advice, and be someone they remember for your work ethic and curiosity.
You’re already developing discipline through softball. If you apply that same mindset to your academics and career prep, you’ll set yourself apart—on and off the field.
Evan Vomund
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Great question! There is so much to do at university, and it is difficult to prioritize. Your ultimate goal is to finish school with a job, and you should prioritize the things that will achieve this. This sounds simple, but all too often, I saw peers prioritize studying for a test over going to a career fair. Tests can feel like the most important thing in the moment, but it is more important to network and build connections with companies in your industry. Don't skip out on the career development opportunities at your school!
In order to do it all, time management is the most important thing. Be sure to budget in some time to enjoy your time at university and cut yourself some slack if you feel you are falling behind. There will likely not be another time with so many opportunities to explore new groups and activities, so be sure to savor it!
In order to do it all, time management is the most important thing. Be sure to budget in some time to enjoy your time at university and cut yourself some slack if you feel you are falling behind. There will likely not be another time with so many opportunities to explore new groups and activities, so be sure to savor it!