What is most important?

Question

At the beginning of starting university. Is it most important to socialise and make new friends and go to parties, or just concentrate on your work, and have fun if you can fit it in? Some people say the first year of uni is so easy. I cant imagine us having to pay £3000 a year for an easy ride. Any tips on keeping a good balance between having fun and doing well in the course? I am a slow worker I admit so always spend longer on my projects than most people as am quite a perfectionist. I wish I wasn't so precise, but it's the way I have always been. But I don't want to miss out on the whole uni life style experience because I am too busy doing my work.

Answer 1

you have to schedule. decide that you will study for this amount of time and then go out. all part of growing up I'm afraid.

Answer 2

Some of the friendships you make in your freshman year are ones You will take with you for the rest of your life. This is especially true with residential Universities. That said, you do need to balance academics with socialization. Get involved with a club or two, form study groups but make time to do what is most important... get an education and a degree.

To the person who feels higher ed is a waste of time -- trust me, that little piece of paper - regardless of the degree will open doors and will allow you to make a higher wage more often than not. For some, Uni is not for them and getting a certification is the right way to go, but more often than not, you will never get a head otherwise.

Answer 3

Take advantage of the fresher week as this is a great way to get to know your uni and the groups and societies you can join. This will halp you make friends. Most unis don't have seminars or lectures on wednesday afternoon so that students can participate in their various extra curricular activities. After that it is up to you stay organised and maintain a balance between studying and socialising.

Answer 4

Well, I would say try and make it a good mix of both. My first year of college was pretty easy, so I didn't really focus on my studies. Now, in my third year, it's coming back to bite me. Now my classes are harder, and I wish that I'd come up with a better studying strategy earlier in my career. Try and balance it out. Take time to study and make sure you get everything done, but you don't have to be a total workaholic. If you make good study habits now, you'll thank yourself once your classes do get harder. But make friends, too! That's part of the college experience. In fact, I'm going to meet a friend for coffee in a few....:)

Answer 5

You will have to set up a timetable for yourself at home. I am a slow worker and you can find yourself being bogged down with all work and no play. You must have breaks as it gives the brain a chance to work on the information gathered. Write out a timetable, then put it up on your fridge and stick to it. Go ahead have fun thats what Uni is about. Dont burn the midnight oil doing assignments, you are more likely to make mistakes.

Answer 6

Come up with a schedule that works for you. I used to have mid-morning classes because I liked to get them out of the way and then while everyone else woke up and got ready for classes in the afternoon, I'd get all my studying done. By the time they were out of classes, I'd be ready to have some fun and party it up.

One year, I had afternoon classes so I'd spend the mornings studying while my friends were sleeping so that I could hang out with them and not be a party pooper when they all wanted to go out.

I managed Deans List all 4 years of college and yet I still look back on all the great times and all of the great parties. It's important to get the best of both worlds especially in college.

Answer 7

t may seem easy but this is a trap. Why do you think there is such a huge attrition rate in first year? Check out how many students enrolled at your uni for first year and how many for second year.

You need to keep up with your work and the best way to do this is to get ahead as much as poss. Then when you get that party invite you can enjoy it without sacrificing your academic chances.

Answer 8

Concentrate on your work first, then mingle with any spare time. You'd be surprised at the students that feel just like you. You might even meet a few in a study group or at the library - and there you go. You'll be on your way to balance. Good luck on your endeavors.

Answer 9

Well the best way to keep balance in your life is do your homework and studying early and be sure to get enough sleep. I wouldn't worry to much about social it will come easy but studying is important, take it from a senior

Answer 10

Your first priority is to learn as much as you can and earn good grades, because that is your job for now. But it's just as important to also make lots of friends, because in your career, your friends can be an important asset. Many people get into companies because they have special networks; believe it or not, companies prefer to hire candidates based on personal referrals and references.

Answer 11

Try getting a job.

I mean it.

It might not be fun, but they might keep you on when you drop out for not being a perfectionist any more as you're down the pub.

Head down, work hard, do well, get out and get successful.

Then enjoy it.