Anderson University

College is a time to exercise freedom.  We are finally out from under the roof of our parents (at least for the time being) and we are forced to make our own decisions.  We have to manage our time and make choices that will affect the rest of our lives.  We have 16-17 credit hours a semester, along with jobs, and different on campus responsibilities.  And then we try to have a social life while all of this is going on.  It can get pretty difficult to balance all of these things.  For example, I am taking 17 credit hours, I have two on-campus jobs, I am the co-director of the New Image Gospel Choir, and I play keys for Celebration Church in Anderson.  And I still have to find time to have somewhat of a social life.  It is a struggle.  

So how do you maintain balance?  I’ve found to believe that it is helpful for me to actually block out time for homework, and block out time to hang out with your friends.  It is very important to be somewhat organized.  Writing down all dates, or keeping time commitments in your phone is helpful.  Plan out your day before you do anything so you don’t forget about something that you’re supposed to do.  These things have been helpful for me because I have struggled with balance before and even this year because I am involved in so much.  But if you are organized and be intentional about the things that you need to do, then it will help out a lot.

Myron El