Time Management For College Students: How to Manage School, Work, and Fun

You've walked across the stage, collected your diploma and spent a summer dreaming of the freedom you'll enjoy in college! Congratulations! You're embarking on a journey sure to be filled with fun, new friends, new experiences, and knowledge beyond your dreams.Some questions you might be asking yourself include: How do I get everything done I need to get done? How do I fit all MY stuff in the room with ALL my roommate's stuff? Where's the cafeteria?4. Where's the party?While all of these questions are of extreme importance, the one you need to focus on the most is the first one.At first, you will have more time available to you now than you will know what to do with. Even if you take a huge class load, run a marathon a day, start a quilting bee, and even sleep, I guarantee that you are going to have more time than you can really believe. It's maximizing that time that makes all the difference in succeeding in college or struggling.For many college freshmen, this experience can be a difficult transition. Your parents aren't around anymore to make sure you get up for school. You go from being a 'big' senior to a 'greenie' freshman again. College is more than just an excuse to party. It's a beginning for your adult life. You will be learning what you need to know to succeed in the real world. That, alone, can be overwhelming!