Especially if you are a freshman, you come to the university and there is a million things at once attracting your attention: clubs, study resources, opportunities, projects, etc. It’s not hard to lose track of what you actually like, and most importantly – what’s worth your time.
1. Resources are not meant to overwhelm you
With study resources, understand that they are not giving to you with a purpose to overwhelm. Their goal is to provide you with CHOICE of how and what you will study with. Some – like to read; some – like to go to tutorials; some – have a completely different strategy. Your profs will tell you what’s mandatory. The rest – you have to pick how you will be using. Don’t attempt everything.
2. Limit the number of things you're involved in
With projects and extracurricular everything is very similar. Pick only the ones you would truly be interested in. Pick a number which is going to serve as a limit above which you cannot join any other extracurriculars. Remember to invest your time smart; evaluate where you will have more benefits than losses.
3. Listen to yourself
Finally, what I only learned this summer – listen to yourself. Don’t take a course because your friends are there, or because it’s “lame” course. If you like it – you’ll do well. If you feel like you’re tired – take a break or sleep. If you’re overwhelmed – don’t take on extra work. That way you’ll ensure optimal mental health for yourself, and will be efficient since you will have the motivation and actual physical energy to complete your tasks :)
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