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Many dream of continuing their education to a master’s level while focusing on their careers. However, balancing college and career is not as easy as turning your palm. The good news is that it is still possible.
With the correct planning and strategy, you can realize your dream of work-life balance while balancing your studies and career. How can you do that? Let’s look at the seven tips for maintaining a work-life balance below!
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1. Arrange a schedule
The first tip for balancing college and career is to arrange a schedule as effectively and efficiently as possible. Good time management plays a vital role in achieving balance in life.
You need to allocate certain times each day for learning activities. This includes attending class, doing assignments, or studying for exams.
Remember to allocate time for work. By creating a schedule like this, you will no longer be confused about dividing your time between work and study.
2. Prioritize your tasks
Both college and work have their own tasks. Therefore, you need to be smart in prioritizing to manage your time better.
You need to prioritize urgent and high-priority tasks. Allocate enough time to complete these tasks on time so that you don’t get stressed out by having to do them in the days leading up to the deadline.
It’s important not to procrastinate on your assignments so that you can maintain a balanced life.
3. Set boundaries between work and study time
Working and continuing your education to a higher level takes a lot of time. Therefore, you also need to set boundaries between work and study time. Make sure not to study when it’s time to work and not to do work on your assignments during study time.
By making boundaries like this, you won’t mix up your priorities. Your mind can also be more focused and more concentrated on doing college assignments or office work.
4. Use technology wisely
The fourth tip you can apply to balance your career and college is to use technology wisely. Undeniably, the existence of gadgets enlivens and facilitates our lives. However, it is not uncommon to spend too much time browsing social media or playing games on your smartphone.
So, make sure technology doesn’t take up your precious time. Allocate a specific time to answer emails, browse social media, or play games. This way, you can still have time to do other important things.
5. Master stress management
Continuing your studies while working can increase your chances of feeling burnt out and tired. Therefore, you need to be able to manage your stress.
Recognizing the early signs of stress is essential to preventing its continuation. Excessive stress can also cause headaches, stomachaches, excessive sweating, and anxiety.
To overcome stress, you need to master stress management. Some things you can do include exercise, relaxation, and eating healthy foods.
6. Don’t forget to exercise and get enough rest
A sick body will hamper your performance in work and study. Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy body. Some of the things you can do to stay fit are to exercise regularly, get enough rest, and, of course, eat a balanced diet.
Did you know that exercising regularly also benefits your brain besides being beneficial for your body? It turns out that diligent exercise can increase your thinking ability.
So, don’t forget to schedule some time to exercise and rest.
7. Evaluate your current situations
After doing the 6 tips above, the last thing you can do to maintain a balance between college and career is to evaluate regularly. Often, there are changes in priorities, situations, and conditions after some time. Sometimes, we also find a more appropriate time allocation formula.
So, there is nothing wrong with evaluating and making the necessary changes to get the coveted balance.
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By applying the seven tips above, you can balance your college and career life. That way, you can achieve the success and bright future you dream of.
Also, make sure to choose a quality master’s program to support your current career. Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, as a private university with excellent accreditation, has two master study programs that you can choose from: Master of Technology Management and Master of Communication Science.
Currently, UMN’s master’s study programs are opening registration for those of you who want to continue your education to the postgraduate level. For more information, you can visit UMN’s Official Website. You can also register as a master’s student at UMN through this link.
Register yourself now and achieve a brilliant career with UMN’s master’s program!
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English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora
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