<p>I didn’t have much of a social life primarily because I commuted…there is a different type of relationship living on campus and having roommates and not actually seeing people much outside of the classroom. I also worked nearly full time through most of college out of financial need. Sure, I have more money now that I have a job, but it’s hard taking my work relationships outside of work and actually going out on my nights off. I do plan to go back to grad school and ultimately I would like to become a professor, but I don’t think it is necessary or even wise to have little or no social life in order to get there. Networking is pretty crucial for that career path as well, as a lot of profs do know other academics all over the place. Perhaps this is more important in grad school where you meet people with more of the same interests, but it is difficult to maintain relationships if you are not very social. </p>
<p>If you are fine with having little or no social life in college, then that’s great. I’m just saying that I was fine with it at the time, too, since I was ridiculously busy most of the time. But for some people you don’t get to make up that missed time afterward. Some people do. It depends on how your life unfolds and how easy it is for you to go from not-so-social in undergrad to very social in grad school.</p>
<p>Cuz there is more to life than making good grades…</p>
<p>You need to have a social life so you know how to interact with people. When we all enter the real world we will most likely be working in teams with other people and people are not going to want to work with a socially inept person.</p>
<p>“I would like to socialize more after I finish my studies and I, if ever, become a professor.”- The earlier you learn people skills, the better. </p>
<p>You don’t need to have a crazy/wild social life in college. Just some casual friends and ability to tolerate small talk beyond your areas of passion. Otherwise you will struggle in future jobs, professor or other. There are few jobs where you could work totally alone, without collaboration with coworkers.</p>
<p>As a college student myself, i do believe that there should be a balance between one’s academics and social life. Focusing too much on ones studies without rewarding oneself afterwards is depriving one’s self of that benefit you deserve. I mean, where else would you get your motivation to study when what’s on your mind after a hard day’s work, is still some more school work? But then again, this should all be in moderation. Going out and having fun are not bad at all, just be sure to be able to pass all the requirements asked of you, on time and to not allow your studies to just be set aside.</p>
<p>Friendship and love are two of the most beautiful and enjoyable things in life.
Perhaps you have not experienced a truly grand friendship yet or maybe even a unstoppable crush, but the feelings they bring out-shadow anything else, even important things like academics.</p>
<p>When you are with your friends laughing and having the best time ever, something that comes rarely, you can feel more unstoppable than getting any number of A’s on exams. You are truly at peace in life and in complete happiness. You don’t mind that you’re not wealthy, successful, etc. or that you have a lot of homework. You laugh in the face of life’s difficulties.</p>
<p>The same thing for having a crush or boyfriend/girlfriend.
I am also a kind of a studious type and only have a few friends, only 1 is close really, but this year when I came to college, just a new crush gave me the will to wake up in a good mood for a good 2 months to have class together with him, even though nothing came of it. Thriving on pure emotions that come from relationships, is not something you will regret.</p>
<p>That’s what happens when you open your heart to these relationships. They bring the best kind of emotions. But, if you are not completely open, it may feel tedious and you might be insecure.</p>
<p>Not saying you need to party, but you will really feel regret when you’re older and you didn’t get to experience innocent young love and the great friendships, when you were young, bright, and fit before time aged you.
Friendships at least, or even good companions, are something you should be experiencing that will make you overall happy and create memories.
Your youth won’t last long…</p>
<p>Very well said my friend! I’m now currently in my Senior year and I was pretty much able to balance my studies/social life. It’s what helped motivate me to get where I am now. Best of luck. Cheers!!</p>
<p>As a college student myself, i do believe that there should be a balance between one’s academics and social life. Focusing too much on ones studies without rewarding oneself afterwards is depriving one’s self of that benefit you deserve. I mean, where else would you get your motivation to study when what’s on your mind after a hard day’s work, is still some more school work? But then again, this should all be in moderation. Going out and having fun are not bad at all, just be sure to be able to pass all the requirements asked of you, on time and to not allow your studies to just be set aside :)</p>
<p>Very well said my friend @chrissylontoc! I’m now currently in my Senior year and I was pretty much able to balance my studies/social life. It’s what helped motivate me to get where I am now. Best of luck. Cheers!!</p>
<p>You might want to try a little to hone your social skills if you plan to be professor; you need to be able to comfortably interact with your colleagues to help get there support on the tenure committee. You will also need to be to interact with your students, as well as any organizations that you have grants with.
Social skills are important to anyone who has to interact with others and as a professor you will doing that on a regular basis.</p>
<p>Naoki hit the spot. Been a while since I’ve felt that sort of feeling but she’s right, it feels great.</p>
<p>Same reason it’s important to have a social life during other periods of your life. Others may not feel like it’s important to do so (though there are health benefits to socialization that should be considered).</p>
<p>I think it’s just important to have a social life, period - in or out of college. lol</p>
<p>At first I thought that this was a ■■■■■ thread, and now I definitely think it is lol </p>
<p>This kid has something wrong with him. Probably gonna work in research all his life where he doesn’t have to speak to other people, he can just speak to himself out loud lol</p>