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Evelin
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What are helpful tips to balance college life and personal life?
Im a High school senior. I am pursuing a degree in photography.
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Sebrena Chen
Photographer
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Sebrena’s Answer
Starting college as a photography major is exciting, but it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with assignments, projects, and trying to have a social life at the same time. One thing that really helps is setting boundaries early like decide when you’ll focus on schoolwork and when you’ll step away for yourself. Treat your creative projects like real efforts, but also give yourself permission to disconnect and enjoy college events or downtime with friends.
Get to know your professors and classmates, especially in your major. Building those relationships can make it easier to ask for advice or feedback, and you’ll feel less alone when things get stressful. Find a few spots on campus where you feel comfortable working, sometimes a change of scenery, like moving from your dorm to a library or coffee shop, can keep you energized and focused.
Try to keep your photography passion alive outside of assignments. Carry your camera or phone with you, look for inspiration in everyday life, and shoot just for fun sometimes. Balancing personal creative work with class projects can help you avoid burnout and remind you why you chose this path.
Stay organized, not just with homework but also with your time. Write out deadlines, use a calendar, and schedule breaks. Don’t be afraid to say “no” if you need a night to yourself, but also don’t isolate yourself. College is a unique chance to meet people from all perspectives.
Pay attention to your mental and physical health. If you start feeling overwhelmed, reach out to campus counseling or talk to someone you trust. Remember, balancing college and personal life isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about finding a routine that keeps you motivated, happy, and inspired.
Get to know your professors and classmates, especially in your major. Building those relationships can make it easier to ask for advice or feedback, and you’ll feel less alone when things get stressful. Find a few spots on campus where you feel comfortable working, sometimes a change of scenery, like moving from your dorm to a library or coffee shop, can keep you energized and focused.
Try to keep your photography passion alive outside of assignments. Carry your camera or phone with you, look for inspiration in everyday life, and shoot just for fun sometimes. Balancing personal creative work with class projects can help you avoid burnout and remind you why you chose this path.
Stay organized, not just with homework but also with your time. Write out deadlines, use a calendar, and schedule breaks. Don’t be afraid to say “no” if you need a night to yourself, but also don’t isolate yourself. College is a unique chance to meet people from all perspectives.
Pay attention to your mental and physical health. If you start feeling overwhelmed, reach out to campus counseling or talk to someone you trust. Remember, balancing college and personal life isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about finding a routine that keeps you motivated, happy, and inspired.
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a time for your time management. Firstly, you need to find a time management to help, e.g. MS Outlook, Phone Calendar, Google Calendar, etc.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down the time you need to attend classes
2. Assign some time everyday on your assignments, projects, etc. Review the material covered in the classes everyday. If you have any question, ask the tutor in the next tutorials
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. You can then allocate the time for your leisure and friend & family gatherings
5. You may need to assign more time for revision before assessments
You don't need to fill up your schedule full. Keep some 'me' time to relax.
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. Assign some time everyday on your assignments, projects, etc. Review the material covered in the classes everyday. If you have any question, ask the tutor in the next tutorials
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. You can then allocate the time for your leisure and friend & family gatherings
5. You may need to assign more time for revision before assessments
You don't need to fill up your schedule full. Keep some 'me' time to relax.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Evelin. You need to make a clear schedule. Plan your week to include time for classes, homework, photography practice, and personal activities. Planning ahead helps you stay on track and enjoy both school and personal life.
Another important tip is to set priorities. You need to decide what is most important or urgent and focus on those tasks first. For example, if a photography assignment has a deadline, finish it before less urgent work. At the same time, make sure to prioritize personal things that matter, like spending time with friends, family, or hobbies.
It's also important to manage your time wisely. You can break big projects into smaller steps and set mini-deadlines for yourself. For photography, this could mean planning your shoot, taking pictures, editing, and writing captions separately instead of doing everything at the last minute.
Photography can be mentally tiring, so, you may need to spend time on hobbies, relaxing, or hanging out with friends. Doing things you enjoy outside of school helps you recharge and stay motivated.
You can also ask for help. If you feel stressed or behind on work, you can talk to your professors, classmates, or family. Asking for advice or support can make things easier and help you manage your time better. All the best.
Another important tip is to set priorities. You need to decide what is most important or urgent and focus on those tasks first. For example, if a photography assignment has a deadline, finish it before less urgent work. At the same time, make sure to prioritize personal things that matter, like spending time with friends, family, or hobbies.
It's also important to manage your time wisely. You can break big projects into smaller steps and set mini-deadlines for yourself. For photography, this could mean planning your shoot, taking pictures, editing, and writing captions separately instead of doing everything at the last minute.
Photography can be mentally tiring, so, you may need to spend time on hobbies, relaxing, or hanging out with friends. Doing things you enjoy outside of school helps you recharge and stay motivated.
You can also ask for help. If you feel stressed or behind on work, you can talk to your professors, classmates, or family. Asking for advice or support can make things easier and help you manage your time better. All the best.