University is often portrayed as a non-stop social event for the entirety of any movie character’s three-year studies, but in fact, quite a lot of your time will indeed be taken up with your coursework and research.
However, student social life is indeed a huge part of your university experience so, with that in mind, continue reading to discover some fabulously helpful ways to balance your studies with socializing at university.
Sleep
Even though it may well be tempting to attend the all-night party in the dormitory across the way and then head straight to your morning lecture directly afterwards, this is not conducive to either a good day of study or your social life in the longterm.
Instead, agree to parties where you do not need to wake up early the next morning or if you feel you must go, drink soft drinks after a certain point in the evening and get a good night’s sleep.
A lack of sleep can have numerous serious effects on your health, including:
- Reduced capabilities in critical thinking and problem solving
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Symptoms of low mood and depression
- Lapses in memory
Prioritize
Prioritizing your commitments and studies is an essential part of university life and it is the best way to plan your time, both socially and in terms of your studies, as effectively as possible.
It would also be pertinent to point out at this particular conjecture that you should remember the number one reason you are attending university in the first place.
Choose the Right University
Obviously and quite understandably, different universities across the length and breadth of this country and beyond have different levels of extra-curricular standards and different types of student societies, as well as a range of social events.
When using the CampusReel university acceptance calculator, it would also be a good idea to take the time to research the social life and facilities provided, on and off campus, by each of your top universities.
Always Avoid Procrastination
It is exceedingly difficult for anyone and everyone in the modern world to avoid distractions and ban procrastination at all times, but when it comes to balancing your university studies with your blossoming social life, procrastination is something you should strive to entirely avoid.
Ways to help avoid procrastination whilst at university and therefore enjoy a lucrative study schedule, as well as an active student social life, include:
- Break larger assignments into smaller and more manageable segments
- Avoid spending all your time indoors
- Remind yourself of your goals and overarching ambition at regular intervals
- Be sure to reward yourself after the completion of a particular piece of work
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Enjoy the art of making a physical list with pen and paper
- Create your personalized deadline and specific timeline
- Ban social media until after the study day has ended
- Make things as simple and clear as possible in your mind
