The College Student Struggle is Real
Contributed by Vanessa Ortiz
People always ask me how I manage to balance two jobs and going to school full-time. I’ll let you in on a little secret of how I stay sane...it’s called planning! Ta-Da!!! No, but honestly, I have to plan my days weeks in advance in my yearly calendar, or else I would go insane. I have to write down deadlines and highlight them. Balancing two jobs and full-time college is very challenging, but I know I can handle it because I find time for myself, and I reward myself when I get paid two checks in one week. I’m always tired, but I often have to remind myself that this is just temporary, and my dream career is so close yet so far. Without further ado, here are a few tips for being successful when balancing two jobs and school:
- Allow yourself enough time to sleep at least 8 hours to be well rested for the next day.
- Spoil yourself, but don’t go crazy.
- Take time to do things you love like spending time out with friends.
- SAVE...save...save! There’s no point in earning two checks and not saving any money. Put it into your emergency fund.
- Go to the gym 2 or 3 times a week for 30 minutes to allow your brain to destress from all of the mental work you have to do.
- Use an agenda that’s easily accessible and easy to write in. Write down important dates and little reminders for yourself.
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