Balancing College and Relationships

By Victoria Riollano


Do you find yourself overwhelmed with school work and your relationships? If you do, join the crowd!

Entering college is single-handedly one of the most exciting experiences that many people will encounter. Navigating the hallways of school, being introduced to crazy new roommates, and gaining the "freshmen fifteen" are things many of us can relate to. Not to mention the schoolwork that never ceases to end! Adding a relationship into the mix seems to magnify the intensity of college. How does one manage to complete all the course work, rest, and hang out with their partner or roomies? The answer is simple, time management.

Let’s face facts, most of us would rather go to the movies or the mall than write a paper or study for a test. In fact, some people would rather skip class than  learn. After all, no one is forcing you to attend or really keeping tabs after the first week or two. The truth of the matter is that the purpose of college is to learn about your desired field  to help you in your future career. In other words, it would be wise to restructure your time so that you can maximize your college experience.

Here are a couple of tips that can help you manage…

Prioritize- Create a list of what is the most important for you right now? Be specific, which classes require the most studying, and which ones are your “easy A’s”?

Schedule-Create a schedule and stick to it. Schedule your study times and your hanging out times and stick to it. For instance, if you only have class on Tuesday and Thursday, you may want to dedicate Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM for studying. This leaves your whole weekend open for fun. Make this schedule realistic for you. If you are the type that needs to study for hours, schedule that. However, if you can pass a test by taking notes in class and skimming the material later, you may not need to set aside as much time. Be sure to schedule time to hang out also!

Consider extending your study time- Spread out the study time instead of cramming at the last minute. Doing this gives you more wiggle room if an emergency comes up and you can not study the day or two before the test. This will relieve some of the stress of the test and allow you to spend time with your partner without feeling guilty about not studying the entire time.



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