I'm going to point out the obvious here so bear with me. College is busy. College is hectic.

College is full of activities and social events for anyone and everyone ranging from various sports games, to club events, to performances, to spontaneous road trips, to late-night parties. Having so many options can be great at times, and sometimes, it can just be overwhelming. What I've learned from my experience in college so far is that it's perfectly okay to not go out, to have a day for yourself, and simply relax.

Because of the hectic schedules we college students are trying to manage, there is a limited amount of time that someone can truly relax. Trying to balance school and a social life is hard. Then trying to find time for yourself after school work and socialization seems impossible at times. It also seems less important.

When so much is going on, who honestly should focus on relaxing when everyone seems to be going out and socializing? Personally, I, as well as others most likely, have felt at some point that not going out can sometimes cause the opposite of relaxation.

This is because while being at college, one can feel obligated to go out to events because everyone around is doing that. You would be missing out on meeting new peers and missing out on making more fun and memorable times with your friends. And because of this, people go out on any chance they get. We've all been there.

I have now realized that it is okay to take a break from the social scene and have time for yourself. Going out when you aren't in the mood to be extroverted and socialize not only brings you down but can also ruin your time that could be spent in a way that you would enjoy it.

So after you have gotten a lot accomplished, and you have the choice: take a break and relax.

You will wish you had later.