Every year hundreds of thousands of students choose to study in London, not only is it home to some of the best universities in the world it also has an amazing nightlife and cultural scene. The real problem many students find is that London has such a vibrant entertainment culture that it detracts from their studies. However, keeping a good work life balance when studying in the greatest city on earth doesn’t have to be a chore. If you plan your time wisely then achieving academic excellence and having an excellent social life is easy.
Set The Right Goals
Goals have to be difficult enough to challenge you but simple enough that they can be completed. You can set goals for every part of your university experience. If you break your course into manageable segments this will mean you don’t have last minute cramming sessions and you aren’t rushing to complete assignments. Doing this right will give you a lot of extra free time.
Studying is a Job
University is the first time you will have to really look after yourself and be responsible for your own time. No one is there to tell you what to do or when to do it. This means you need to manage your time properly. Look at your schedule and then plan time around it to study. Stick to this as if it is your job because only then will get everything done that you need to.
Know When to Relax
If you study too much, then you can easily burn out so when planning the week ahead you need to plan time to unwind and relax. It doesn’t have to be a wild night out but a few hours at the cinema or dinner will dramatically improve your ability to study.
Simplify
At university the world is your oyster, you can join sports teams and societies, hang out with new people or even get a part time job but taking on too many commitments will impact on everything. You have to learn to say no or else you will stretch yourself too thin. Focus on your important goals like graduating and if you have to sacrifice a few parties to get there then it will be worth it in the end.
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