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Daniel
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How I can balance the work/life aspects being a college student?
I am a student seeking to become a mechanical engineer. As I enter college, I want to be more involved in extracurriculars. I am doubting if I can have time between classes and work. What are ways I can be involved while maintaining my academic lifestyle?
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dharm Patel
Design engineer
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I think there will be some project display fairs from last year undergrads. There will be many seminars which will be about sales, meetings , interview ...etc. You can make as many professional network as you can make. Projects are way to go even if they are basic but it's something. Enjoy a lot because it's your last time you will ever be in classroom. Your university will have a lot of professors who still works in industry, take thier perspective in consideration.
Thank you so much!
Daniel
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a question on time management. Firstly, you need to find a time management tool to help, eg Google calendar, ms outlook, phone calendar, etc.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Put down the time you need to attend classes
2. Allocate so e time every day on your assignment, projects, etc. Review the materials covered in the class every school day
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. Then, you can allocate the remaining time on the extracurricular activities
5. Have some leisure and friends & family gathering on weekends
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Put down the time you need to attend classes
2. Allocate so e time every day on your assignment, projects, etc. Review the materials covered in the class every school day
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. Then, you can allocate the remaining time on the extracurricular activities
5. Have some leisure and friends & family gathering on weekends
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Lindsey Stokes
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Lindsey’s Answer
Hi Daniel,
Great question!
Balancing schoolwork can be tough, but exploring interests outside the classroom is key to a well-rounded college experience. Start small by trying one or two new activities on campus, and use good time management to make space for them. It’s normal if it takes time to find what you enjoy—just keep exploring and have fun along the way!
Best of luck, Daniel!
Great question!
Balancing schoolwork can be tough, but exploring interests outside the classroom is key to a well-rounded college experience. Start small by trying one or two new activities on campus, and use good time management to make space for them. It’s normal if it takes time to find what you enjoy—just keep exploring and have fun along the way!
Best of luck, Daniel!
Andrew Radka
Project Management
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Orlando, Florida
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Andrew’s Answer
Hi Daniel,
As others have stated, class schedules will vary from year to year and sometimes you will be able to control that schedule when opting into the classes at the beginning of the semester. I used to try to schedule most of my classes on 3 days so that I would have the two other weekdays to catch up on homework and studying or even participating in extracurriculars. Time management will be the other aspect of balancing this workload as it will probably be a newer skill that you will need to learn if on your own for the first time. The sooner you can instill this in yourself the easier everything else in life will fall into place and you won't be stressed out at last minute things that pop-up because you will be at least semi-prepared!
As others have stated, class schedules will vary from year to year and sometimes you will be able to control that schedule when opting into the classes at the beginning of the semester. I used to try to schedule most of my classes on 3 days so that I would have the two other weekdays to catch up on homework and studying or even participating in extracurriculars. Time management will be the other aspect of balancing this workload as it will probably be a newer skill that you will need to learn if on your own for the first time. The sooner you can instill this in yourself the easier everything else in life will fall into place and you won't be stressed out at last minute things that pop-up because you will be at least semi-prepared!