<p>Hi I'm a junior transfer student. I am kind lost in how to manage and balance the study, clubs, and social life in college life. I think I should make a plan ahead, but not sure where to start. I used to be a person spend most of my time in library and study hard with little extracurricular activities. Now after a 2-year miserable and boring study life from my previous community college, I realize I should go out and join some interesting clubs to make more friends and make my college life meaningful in Berkeley. However, I am also very concerned about my study and grades here as well. So can anyone give me some advice based on real life experience. I appreciate it.</p>
<p>Do both. Set aside time to study each day (in the morning, after classes, whatever), but don’t be afraid to have fun with friends. If you learn to manage time well (i.e. not procrastinate on FB so damn much), creating a balance between school and social life shouldn’t be too hard. I’d consider being social on a regular basis part of your emotional well-being and, thus, indirectly related to your academic well-being.</p>
<p>Plus, there’s always Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights to hang out or do whatever. Who wants to study then anyways??? - That’s what weekdays and Sunday are for.</p>
<p>Yeah, that’s very true. Thanks seanml9!</p>