cause i have to study a lot and do a lot of homework and i dont really have time to make friends and get a's at the same time. why do i feel so bad about that?
2006-09-20 13:38:12 · 10 answers · asked by jerse15 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I thought my daughter might end up like you, but she has found a way to work and study really hard in college and still find a life -- a group of friends, even a boyfriend. It's good for life to have some balance. If you plan on going to med school or grad school, they'll probably ask you questions about your extracurricular activities. My daughter is currently applying to med school and in addition to needing high grades, she also had to demonstrate having done a lot of volunteer work. She got involved in campus service groups, and even did an alternative spring break. She also has been working at a cancer institute. This work has given her a different perspective on her academics. She thought at first that she wouldn't have time to do these things and keep up her grades, but she knew she had to have volunteer work on her resume to get into med school. Now she is really glad she was "forced" to do these activities because they have really enriched her life and given her renewed energy for her studies. You don't have to spend time partying and getting drunk, but you do need to spend some time in purposeful activities that are not just academic. Volunteer. Go to the gym. Join a club. Make some like-minded friends. You can still get A's. Honest.
2006-09-20 14:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey...don't sweat it. As long as you're comfortable working hard, don't feel bad about not enjoying the party life. Probably your major demands more of your time and attention. Any partying dumbo can be a mediocre psych student. But what kind of money can you make with that when you're out? If you're in a hard major it's more likely you'll find a good job. Hang in there.
2006-09-20 20:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT FEEL BAD. I don't know if you understand how much your grades will impact your future. ;)
I recently received my Master's Degree from Boston University. For 6 years I worked my a** of to get straight A's and earn cash for an apartment in Boston (veeeery expensive). Now that I have a "real" job, my life is back on track and I do not regret a minute of the past.
2006-09-20 20:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly fine, but since it seems to bother you, why not try to do stuff on weekends or whenever you have a free moment. Also, getting an A isn't that important unless you plan on going to grad school. Bs are perfectly acceptable and ten years from now you won't care that you got a C or D in your history class.
2006-09-20 20:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by meg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine. I have no life either. I find that having a life interferes with hiding out in my room and studying. My social life basically consists of talking to the person next to me before lecture starts, and talking to the people in my lab groups.
2006-09-20 20:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by EmilyRose 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's okay. You'll graduate at the top of your class. You feel bad because everyone else is having fun. You'll have enough fun when you finish college. Education comes first.
2006-09-20 20:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK to not have a life because once you finish college, you'll be the bright bulb in your social circle and everyone will just be attracted towards you.
2006-09-20 20:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by yofatcat1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get enough of a life so that you can get help from friends with your coursework!
2006-09-20 20:52:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No -- it is not OK. Make room for a life.
2006-09-20 21:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you nuts?
2006-09-20 20:47:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋