Being a student is not the same as living in the real world.
There will be challenges and failures; for a determined person, nothing is impossible if they utilize their strengths and weaknesses to improve themselves.
With classes coming to an end and students feeling the pressure of final assignments and exams, many second and third-year students share the advice that has kept them sane.
The first day of college can be overwhelming for students who don’t know what to expect. Administrators and current students leave a message for first-years to discover the best tips on staying on top of work.
“Don’t forget it’s not bad to put yourself first sometimes. It’s so easy getting lost under the amount of workload and stress you have to balance with work and school”, said Stephen Johnson, a second-year Business Management student. “Listen to your mind and know your limits.”
Managing both work and school can always be a challenge when the reality of expectations and responsibilities pile up.
“I was in situations where my family depended on me, but I couldn’t find the time to help out because I was rushing back and forth from school to work,” said Johnson.
“I was burning out and started to suffer for it.”
One of the best success qualities is organizing your priorities as a post-secondary student.
There is no denying that switching from high school to college can be challenging. Knowing your goals and making plans to accomplish them are essential.
“Just remember that school is more important, at least according to my parents,” said second-year Fashion Arts and Business Diploma student Jahzara Brown.
“If you can’t manage both, then just focus on school. It got overwhelming for me, and my parents and I decided that I should drop working, at least for now”.
As a student, stepping onto a college campus for the first time is a stressful experience. You’ll need to overcome homesickness, academic and socializing challenges, plus getting lost on the way to class.
Prof. Joy Shewchuk from Humber College’s Health Science department dished out words of wisdom.
“You are the future,” said Shewchuk. “You’re a part of a generation that will shape the world. Only you know your limitations and what you are capable of”‘.
Shewchuk guided students to try to attend some of their classes since they are paying for it. Staying true to your goals should be the key to making the most out of a new experience.
Having a strategy to keep on track when you have too many things on your plate is another primary lesson college students should learn.
“Make a calendar to monitor all workload said Engineering Mechatronics third-year student Abeni Usman.”
“It comes in handy when you need a mental break, and you just check to see what you got going on for the week.”