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Nathaniel
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How am I able to balance school and activities like sports and hobbies more efficiently ?
I am currently a 2nd year chemical engineering student at Michigan Technological University. I love to swim and am on the college club swim team.
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Nathaniel. Balancing school with sports, hobbies, and other activities can be challenging. The best way to manage everything is by planning and using your time wisely. You need to look at your weekly schedule and write down classes, labs, study time, swim practice, and other activities. Using a planner or digital calendar can help you see where your time goes and avoid scheduling too much at once.
It's also important to know what's most important each week. Some tasks, like exams or big projects, need more attention than others. When you know your priorities, you can decide how much time to spend on schoolwork versus hobbies or sports. For example, you might reduce swim practice for a week if you have a big exam coming up, then go back to your normal schedule afterward.
You can also try to combine activities when it makes sense. For example, you can review notes during breaks at swim practice or study with friends to learn faster and save time. Using focused study methods, like short timed sessions with clear goals, can help you get more done in less time without feeling stressed.
It's also important to know what's most important each week. Some tasks, like exams or big projects, need more attention than others. When you know your priorities, you can decide how much time to spend on schoolwork versus hobbies or sports. For example, you might reduce swim practice for a week if you have a big exam coming up, then go back to your normal schedule afterward.
You can also try to combine activities when it makes sense. For example, you can review notes during breaks at swim practice or study with friends to learn faster and save time. Using focused study methods, like short timed sessions with clear goals, can help you get more done in less time without feeling stressed.