It’s no lie that life is a balancing act. We never seem to load anything less than a full plate of commitments into our days, someway somehow always making it work. To new freshman, college can take balancing life to a whole new level. Between finding new friends, learning a new campus, and trying to be successful student- the days pass by quickly and the stress builds even faster.
If I could go back and give my freshman self advice on balancing my new, busy, and exciting lifestyle, I would suggest:
- Plan your week in advance.
- Find a happy balance between your academic life and social life.
- Utilize the library in the middle of day to complete your school work- this will leave your evenings open for social events.
- Take time to exercise. Not only is it healthy, but a great destressor.
- Keep your mental and physical health at the top of your priorities- too much time spent focused on academics will only burn you out and harm you in the long run.
- Designate time to yourself. Use this time to relax and move away from any ‘college related’ stress.
- Get involved- Joining clubs and activities is a great way to meet new people, get away from studying, and broaden your social life.
- Know your top priorities on a weekly basis. Make sure you set time aside to study for finals over going out to bars. Balance your time wisely during critical times of the school year.
- Complete your studying or homework as soon as possible in order to guarantee free time later.
- Stay organized. Investing in a planner or calendar is the smartest thing you can do!
