If you haven’t snagged a scholarship (tip: it may not be too late! Keep looking!), you don’t want to get into serious debt before you graduate by taking out loans. Unless you have parents or rich uncles with the income to pay your college tuition, you may find it necessary to work while you attend school. Figuring out a good schedule that allows you time for a job, study, sleep, and recreation can be tricky, but it’s not impossible to do. Having a job while attending school can be a drag, but try to think of it as a lesson in responsibility and growing up. If you’re lucky enough to live in LA Tech housing or other campus housing that provides furnished living spaces and easy-to-access social and exercise areas, the task becomes easier. Here are some steps to take to prevent yourself from burning out even with a packed schedule.
Determining Your Priorities
It’s time to be a grown-up, which, though it isn’t always as fun as the more carefree life of childhood or adolescence, is a good time to develop positive habits that will benefit you the rest of your life. Besides, being responsible doesn’t mean nothing is fun anymore. Determining your priorities for your scheduling also helps you avoid a lot of stress that develops from procrastination, worry about the future, and money issues. Reducing stress helps you feel free and productive. Sit down when you have some quiet time to think and ask yourself what is most important for you to be doing right now. As a college student, you are likely working toward a degree that will increase your chances of enjoying your career as well as being able to earn enough money to support yourself and a future family. If working at a job is a necessary component, this is also a priority. Adequate sleep will help you have the energy to meet your commitments. This might mean your social life suffers a bit, and you won’t be able to attend quite as many all-night parties as you’d like; but if you’re going to college merely to party, you might want to re-think the whole college thing for the time being. While you prioritize, realize that if any one area is taking up so much time that you’ll never get a chance for doing something you like (recreation), you’ll probably burn out. Adjust your priorities and schedule accordingly. Maybe take fewer credits or apply for some grants.
Plan Your Schedule on Paper
Once you know where your priorities lie, work out your schedule on paper or on some electronic calendaring system. If you are naturally drawn to having a structured schedule, this step will be easy and enjoyable. If you like things more flexible, a bare-bones schedule will do as long as you firmly include your top priorities. Depending on how necessary your job is for your financial well-being, you will also need to work your classes and other activities around working hours. Perhaps you can work early-morning hours, finishing your work day before classes start so you don’t have daytime conflicts. Or nail down a job before registering for classes so you know exactly what class times are best for you. Assign yourself some time during the day or week to study or complete homework. What time is left over is yours to do with as you please.
Finding the Fun in Adulthood
Being responsible for yourself while living in LA Tech housing doesn’t mean all the fun is over. Part of the joy in life is having new experiences, making new friends, and meeting challenges head-on. If there isn’t something to look forward to, your life will become dull and boring. Even adults are allowed to enjoy life. Parents, responsible relatives, student advisors, and mentors can help you find a good balance that works for you as you put together your student schedule.
I took these pictures at the Fishing Pier on a Sunday about 9 AM and people started to crowd the area. On this particular day, a storm is coming but, it never stops people from going to the beach.
The Pier has 5 restaurants that serves tasty food, has 4 bars, gift shops, and you will not get bored because there's a live band that entertains everyone for free.
If you come here, you should check out Mai Tiki Bar at the edge of the 800 foot long fishing pier. It has an entrance fee but, you will enjoy the view, have a quick drink and just enjoy the breeze from the sea.
If you are hungry, food is just an order away. It's affordable and if you love the beach and seafood, this is your place.
If you are having a vacation at Disney in Orlando, travel about an hour and you will reach to this beautiful beach. You can play the volleyball, go swimming and fishing, have fun eating sea foods and most of all, try surfing at Cocoa Beach. This place is famous for it! See you at Cocoa Beach soon!
Their daughter is out of school so, they decided to visit Disney again. They had a blast! Their room has this spectacular view of serenity, far too ironic when you see the front view of the hotel. The traffic is insanely unbearable. Well, Disney area is like that everyday so, doesn't really matter.
Here she is, holding her Canon DSLR camera, such a beautiful caption.
Look at the huge pool below. After the scorching day at Disney, this is such an inviting place to come "home" and enjoy a splashing moment to cool down, right?
Or just walk towards the lake and just enjoy the cool breeze in the area. My friend really got this place at reasonable price for a week. They have a terrace, a bedroom and place for the kids, a good size living room and a kitchen, two bathrooms and a laundry area. Vacation that feels like you are just at home!
This is the best place to enjoy a quality time with your children as you explore the family activities in this area. A romantic getaway for your love one too as you enjoy an evening meal with the magnificent seaside view. Vacation is a time to relax without the hassle from work. You and your family deserve to have a quality time and the best place to stay is right here: