Studying at university and working at the same time may seem like a huge and complicated challenge but it is a reality for many students today. Either to cover educational expenses or to gain work experience, combining studies and employment is possible with good organisation, among other things.
That’s why Unihabit brings you 5 fundamental tips to guarantee your success when studying at university and working.
Organise and manage your time
Organising and managing your time while studying at university and working is one of the most valuable resources, as it is essential to avoid burnout and procrastination. Be clear about your class schedules and plan ahead for assignments, exams and practicals, and don’t forget your breaks and leisure time to maintain your physical and mental wellbeing! Being well organised will allow you to face the challenge of studying at university and working without lowering your academic performance or sacrificing your personal life.
Set yourself targets
Setting goals when studying at university and working is also a crucial point. Be clear about how far you want to go and what you want to achieve. Combining the two is difficult and can be exhausting. That is why we must not lose sight of our academic and work goals and objectives.
To do this, it is important to prioritise your tasks and delegate tasks whenever possible. Making a daily or weekly list of your top priority activities will help you to prioritise the most urgent ones.
Enjoy your leisure time
During your time studying at university and working it may seem like there are not enough hours in the day. However, it’s good to find time to spend with the people around you, whether it’s going to the gym, going to the cinema or spending time with your friends. Getting out of the daily work-study routine and having moments of leisure will help you to get on with your day-to-day life better.
Having time for studies, work and social life also means knowing how to combine them all and organising yourself.
Take care of your physical and emotional well-being
School and work schedules will determine much of your day-to-day life. It is important that you establish a routine with stable schedules that allow you to have a balance between work and studies. In addition, getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep, regular physical exercise and a balanced diet will help you maintain your energy levels and concentration.
With this challenge, stress and anxiety are very common so it is important that you learn to incorporate relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing into your daily routine.
Don’t underestimate your emotional wellbeing, as taking good care of it will allow you to be more efficient both in your studies and at work!
Communicate openly with your bosses and teachers
In order to make studying at university and working a success, it is very important that you communicate with your employers or your university professors so that if necessary they know your academic responsibilities and vice versa and they can be more flexible with your timetable and you can adjust it if necessary.
Live in Unihabit residences while you study at university and work
Studying at university and working is easier when you live in a place that offers you all the facilities you need. Therefore, in our Unihabit university halls of residence you will find different advantages such as:
- Ideal location to save time and effort, close to university campuses
- Ideal student environment to strengthen your performance
- Supportive and friendly student community
- Flexible accommodation We adapt to you and your needs!
- Services to help you optimise your time and focus on your studies and work
Find out all about our Unihabit halls of residence and ask us for more information!
