By Michael Rozelle, Campus Representative, Ball State University
It’s crucial that prospective-graduates manage their work-school balance throughout their college career. The two seem to be an impossible teeter-totter of projects, deadlines, and tests; however, they can be managed if taken the time to prepare. In an article, “Q&A: How to Find Work-School Balance,” author JoVon Sotak discusses the most common questions about balancing the two objectives. Some examples are:
Why bother with time management? "The main reason for managing time is to provide structure to one's life and, in turn, peace of mind. Managing time is just something one does for one's own psyche, to make one's days easier."…
How can you get organized? “First, collect all of your course syllabi so you have access to your exam dates, paper or presentation due dates, and so on.”…
The article continues with more answers to commonly asked questions regarding the topic.
Personally, I’ve always been one to schedule out my semester and use tasks to your advantage. For instance, if you have a professional fraternity event, gather with brothers to study directly after the event while you’re all there. Another helpful tip would be to try and schedule an hour between classes so that you can study while you stay on campus—an environment that surely motivates you to work on your courses. The balance between work and school is different between everyone and can become a personal triumph when tackled properly.
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