<p>I am a hard worker but I don't like to spend my ENTIRE life studying. Is it possible for an engineering student to have a good GPA and still you know, enjoy life?</p>
<p>It’s very possible. My D’s good friend was a cheerleader (practice every day) and member of a dance troupe(practice 3-5 days a week). She was also a partier and was regularly involved in the various themed parties that were held.</p>
<p>Heck, my D’s bfriend is getting his PhD in engineering at Cornell and he seems to have flexible time. He and D just took a trip out west together and he is currently in NYC w/ her. (That is where she is living now and starting a job on Tues.) </p>
<p>You can definitely have a life.</p>
<p>Yes but its a question of discipline. If you efficiently and consistently use your downtime after classes, sunday mornings, etc. to study, then it’ll be easy.</p>
<p>It’s all about balance. There are a few engineering guys in my frat and most have very high gpas while managing to party every weekend and even during the week.</p>
<p>it isn’t hard.</p>
<p>I’m not an engineer, but 3 of my close friends are: both the guys are in frats, and the girl is in a sorority. All of them go out at least 3-4 nights a week, do club sports, and have above 3.5 GPAs. Definitely possible-- it’s all about discipline and time management (which honestly goes for any major at Cornell).</p>