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Bryan
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How do you balance college life?
How do you balance the stresses of college life with everything going on? There is so much pressure from money and grades, so how do you not let it get to you? Especially in an aviation field? How do you balance school life and family life?
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Wayne Johnson
Maintenance Programs, FAA Part 121
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Bryan:
1. If you can - I would go to a community college and get your basic courses out of the way. Just make sure you take the basics that will transfer to your university of choice.
2. You will know what kind of class schedule you can maintain and still have time for yourself.
3. Don't let your counselor overload you with classes. When I first went to the community college my advisor loaded me up with about 4 classes. The normal full time student load was about 15 credit hours per quarter, my advisor loaded me up with 18 credit hours. 3 - 5 credit hour classes 1, 3 credit hour class. The 5 hour classes meet 5 days a week. I was working full time and there just wasn't enough time in the day for me, so it became an epic failure for me.
4. You will know what kind of class schedule you can maintain and still have time for yourself.
If have a "lighter" class load and it takes you an extra quarter or so to accomplish your goal, "so what".
Regards, Wayne
1. If you can - I would go to a community college and get your basic courses out of the way. Just make sure you take the basics that will transfer to your university of choice.
2. You will know what kind of class schedule you can maintain and still have time for yourself.
3. Don't let your counselor overload you with classes. When I first went to the community college my advisor loaded me up with about 4 classes. The normal full time student load was about 15 credit hours per quarter, my advisor loaded me up with 18 credit hours. 3 - 5 credit hour classes 1, 3 credit hour class. The 5 hour classes meet 5 days a week. I was working full time and there just wasn't enough time in the day for me, so it became an epic failure for me.
4. You will know what kind of class schedule you can maintain and still have time for yourself.
If have a "lighter" class load and it takes you an extra quarter or so to accomplish your goal, "so what".
Regards, Wayne
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you find 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 lectures and tutorials
2. Assign some time every day for your project and assignments. Review the material covered in the lecture on the day. If you have any questions, ask the tutor in next tutorial
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. You can them allocate some time for your leisure and friends & family gathering
5. Assign more time for revision early before assessment
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Put down the time you need to attend lectures and tutorials
2. Assign some time every day for your project and assignments. Review the material covered in the lecture on the day. If you have any questions, ask the tutor in next tutorial
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. You can them allocate some time for your leisure and friends & family gathering
5. Assign more time for revision early before assessment
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Namita Khanna
IT Consulting
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Namita’s Answer
Balancing everything in life, not just in college, is really important when you're dealing with different stresses and expectations. To find your balance, managing your time well is key. There are lots of tools available today that can help you schedule your time, whether it's for family, leisure, or other activities.
Keeping a good budget and tracking your expenses can really lower money stress. Try dividing your money into categories like living expenses, fun, shopping, and eating out. This way, you'll know what you can afford.
It's also great to have a good group of friends and a hobby you enjoy. Laughing and spending time with people who make you happy can really help reduce stress and boost your mood. It doesn't have to be anything fancy—just watching a favorite movie or listening to music can do wonders.
Hope this helps!
Keeping a good budget and tracking your expenses can really lower money stress. Try dividing your money into categories like living expenses, fun, shopping, and eating out. This way, you'll know what you can afford.
It's also great to have a good group of friends and a hobby you enjoy. Laughing and spending time with people who make you happy can really help reduce stress and boost your mood. It doesn't have to be anything fancy—just watching a favorite movie or listening to music can do wonders.
Hope this helps!