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Brynn
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What is the best method someone has found to prevent burnouts from school and help deal with the schoolwork and stress I plan on going to college for multiple degrees and am already having struggles with stress and work from highschool. Also is it worth living on campus for college? #spring26
I am a highschool senior, about to go into college come fall. Just looking for advice to help me better prepare.
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John Woollard
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On burnout, something that helped me most was realizing that the stress usually comes from carrying everything at once in your head rather than from the actual workload. Getting it out of your head and onto a calendar or a list, with specific times and an actionable plan, tends to alleviate it quite a bit. The work is the same, but it is no longer hanging above you like an ominous and unknown cloud.
Beyond that, protect your sleep, since almost nothing makes school harder than being tired, and studying while exhausted is mostly wasted time. Make sure you keep at least one thing in your routine that has nothing to do with school, and do not treat rest as something you earn only after everything is done, because you will quickly discover you are never really done!
I would also push back a bit on why you plan on getting multiple degrees. It is mostly unnecessary outside of very specific circumstances. If anything a bachelor's degree followed by a master's would likely accomplish your goals more strongly and in less time.
On living on campus, I would say yes for at least the first year. Being close to everything makes it far easier to structure and utilize your time, build a group of people, join things, and get help when you are struggling. Not to mention having people around you matters more for burnout than most people expect. You can always move off campus later if you decide you are comfortable with it, but it is a great place to start.
Beyond that, protect your sleep, since almost nothing makes school harder than being tired, and studying while exhausted is mostly wasted time. Make sure you keep at least one thing in your routine that has nothing to do with school, and do not treat rest as something you earn only after everything is done, because you will quickly discover you are never really done!
I would also push back a bit on why you plan on getting multiple degrees. It is mostly unnecessary outside of very specific circumstances. If anything a bachelor's degree followed by a master's would likely accomplish your goals more strongly and in less time.
On living on campus, I would say yes for at least the first year. Being close to everything makes it far easier to structure and utilize your time, build a group of people, join things, and get help when you are struggling. Not to mention having people around you matters more for burnout than most people expect. You can always move off campus later if you decide you are comfortable with it, but it is a great place to start.
Naman Mehta
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One great way to prevent burnout is to do things you truly enjoy. Think about activities that really interest you and try to connect your studies with them. You might not love everything, but you can still enjoy the learning journey.
Jaynie Miller
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Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Making the transition to college can be exciting and also intimidating. Here's my advice to you for your summer break:
Minimize screen time, which is a known driver of stress
If your future college offers a summer orientation, attend it in person if you can, and pay attention.
Assess your study skills and think about how those will evolve for college. Here's one free resource that might help: https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/tips-tools-advice/10-free-online-study-tools/
Once you are in college, make sure you take advantage of your professor's office hours. Go to them in person when you need help. It requires more effort than sending an email, but it's worth it.
I would recommend living on campus if you can. It's convenient and will make it easier for you to build connections in your new community. Best of luck!
Minimize screen time, which is a known driver of stress
If your future college offers a summer orientation, attend it in person if you can, and pay attention.
Assess your study skills and think about how those will evolve for college. Here's one free resource that might help: https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/tips-tools-advice/10-free-online-study-tools/
Once you are in college, make sure you take advantage of your professor's office hours. Go to them in person when you need help. It requires more effort than sending an email, but it's worth it.
I would recommend living on campus if you can. It's convenient and will make it easier for you to build connections in your new community. Best of luck!
Mazen Hazgui
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Hi Brynn,
a good way to prevent burnout is to keep a healthy balance between school and your personal life.
Interacting with other people (friends, classmates, or family) helps reduce stress and gives your mind a break. Also having hobbies such as sports or any activity you enjoy is also very helpful because it allows you to relax and recharge.
For college, living on campus can be worth because it makes it easier to meet people and build friendships. Being around classmates can also make studying and managing schoolwork easier since you can support each other.
I wish you much success !
a good way to prevent burnout is to keep a healthy balance between school and your personal life.
Interacting with other people (friends, classmates, or family) helps reduce stress and gives your mind a break. Also having hobbies such as sports or any activity you enjoy is also very helpful because it allows you to relax and recharge.
For college, living on campus can be worth because it makes it easier to meet people and build friendships. Being around classmates can also make studying and managing schoolwork easier since you can support each other.
I wish you much success !
Lina Belhadi
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Hi Brynn,
I remember feeling the same way at this stage, and honestly, stressing about the future usually affects you more than the future itself ever will. You’ll figure things out as they come, so try not to overthink everything.
For burnout, make sure you get enough sleep, take breaks, go on walks, and give yourself time to clear your mind. Also, remind yourself that you can only do so much, and if multiple degrees are worth it to you, then the tradeoff is worth it too.
As for living on campus, I think it’s worth it if it’s affordable. But if you can stay home and commute comfortably, I’d probably do that instead to save money and reduce stress. If you already plan on living away from home, though, on campus is usually better than off campus, especially your first year! You got this!
I remember feeling the same way at this stage, and honestly, stressing about the future usually affects you more than the future itself ever will. You’ll figure things out as they come, so try not to overthink everything.
For burnout, make sure you get enough sleep, take breaks, go on walks, and give yourself time to clear your mind. Also, remind yourself that you can only do so much, and if multiple degrees are worth it to you, then the tradeoff is worth it too.
As for living on campus, I think it’s worth it if it’s affordable. But if you can stay home and commute comfortably, I’d probably do that instead to save money and reduce stress. If you already plan on living away from home, though, on campus is usually better than off campus, especially your first year! You got this!