Find balance between school, work, fun
Writer urges students to not be consumed with 'all work and no play'
Sarah Campbell
Issue date: 11/9/09 Section: Opinion
I think a lot of us are working hard because of what is mentioned in Our View. This recession is tough and, while it may not have hit some of us on an individual level, it will soon enough.
I have a scholarship, and, as long as I keep it, everything but extras is paid for until I graduate.
But I have three jobs because I don't want to waste my time here. I am an editor at The Herald, an intern at the Jonesboro Sun and I carry 15 hours.
Yes, college counts as a job.
Anyways, I sometimes feel like just getting all the stuff I need to do out of the way and doing nothing else, but there is a value in making time for friends and for fun. Trust me.
Climbing the ladder is great, but remember that being up there will be disappointing if you have no one beside you. Friends and family are so important; don't lose yourself in ambition.
But also don't lose yourself in fun. Find a balance. There are 24 hours in a day; you don't need to sleep for 10-12 of them and neglect homework.
Besides homework, other things are more important than sleeping.
I usually get home from work at 11 p.m. and I'm often tired, but I invite my best friend over to watch "Criminal Minds" at least once a week. I know the little time I spend with her is more important than those few hours I would have lost to sleep.
Make time to just hang out, you don't have to go anywhere or do anything. Sometimes the best adventures with friends come out of not having anything to do for lack of money or opportunity.
Of course, good friends won't mind if you're busy sometimes because they will be busy, too. A friend shouldn't be upset all the time because you are doing what you need to do to be successful.
If you explain this to them and they still don't care, then they are not a true friend.
Real friends want you to be the best person you can be.
As far as relationships, a good boyfriend or girlfriend will understand when you can't make time for them.
I have a scholarship, and, as long as I keep it, everything but extras is paid for until I graduate.
But I have three jobs because I don't want to waste my time here. I am an editor at The Herald, an intern at the Jonesboro Sun and I carry 15 hours.
Yes, college counts as a job.
Anyways, I sometimes feel like just getting all the stuff I need to do out of the way and doing nothing else, but there is a value in making time for friends and for fun. Trust me.
Climbing the ladder is great, but remember that being up there will be disappointing if you have no one beside you. Friends and family are so important; don't lose yourself in ambition.
But also don't lose yourself in fun. Find a balance. There are 24 hours in a day; you don't need to sleep for 10-12 of them and neglect homework.
Besides homework, other things are more important than sleeping.
I usually get home from work at 11 p.m. and I'm often tired, but I invite my best friend over to watch "Criminal Minds" at least once a week. I know the little time I spend with her is more important than those few hours I would have lost to sleep.
Make time to just hang out, you don't have to go anywhere or do anything. Sometimes the best adventures with friends come out of not having anything to do for lack of money or opportunity.
Of course, good friends won't mind if you're busy sometimes because they will be busy, too. A friend shouldn't be upset all the time because you are doing what you need to do to be successful.
If you explain this to them and they still don't care, then they are not a true friend.
Real friends want you to be the best person you can be.
As far as relationships, a good boyfriend or girlfriend will understand when you can't make time for them.
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