Create a Space
As you set up your living space, be sure there’s a quiet space for you to focus and concentrate. If your roommate is noisy or ever-present, that may mean finding a favorite nook in the library or coffee shop to frequent. Otherwise, set up a nice desk for yourself where you can keep everything you need, focus, and get things done.
Create a Schedule
When planning your activities, be sure you allow yourself the time you need to study and get work done. You may require more time than you realize at first, so it’s best to over-estimate when it comes to studying hours, so you don’t have to pull all-nighters and end up paying for it the next few days. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts
Walk When You Can
Campus life often offers options for walking, and you should take full advantage of them! Taking a walk around campus between classes, or walking (instead of driving) to a friend’s house if it’s close are two ideas. If you look for them, walking opportunities will crop up everywhere.
Take Classes
One of the best things about college life is that there are so many amazing opportunities for growth and new experience—including gym and P.E. classes! If you’re bored with 30 minutes of Stairmaster, why not try martial arts, salsa dancing, or kickboxing classes? Look into what’s available, and have a great time. It’s an excellent way to relieve stress and stay healthy!
Try Yoga
Providing excellent relaxation and total health benefits, yoga is a great form of exercise for college students. Yoga classes are offered at many college gyms and can be a fun way to relax with friends. Yoga can also be done in the morning or before bed, accommodating a busy college schedule.
Eat Right
While fast food and junk food are cheap, convenient, and plentiful, they don’t set you up to do your best. Be sure to keep your dorm room or apartment stocked with a few fresh fruits and veggies, and high-protein snacks, and be sure that your main meals are healthy and balanced.
Get Enough Sleep
Many college students find it difficult to get enough sleep because of busy schedules, late-night excitement, or stress. However, to stay healthy, it’s important to commit to getting as close to a full 8 hours as you can. If you stay up late, don’t schedule morning classes, or if you must get up early, go to bed at a reasonable hour. Take advantage of power naps, and avoid these sleep saboteurs. Getting adequate shut-eye can help do your best and enjoy yourself more.
Relieve Stress
If you don’t already have effective stress relievers at your disposal, now is the perfect time to explore new stress relief techniques that you can use throughout your life. This can enhance your health and happiness for decades to come.
Stay Connected to Home
Whether you’re down the street or across the country, being away from home can be difficult at times. Don’t forget to use the phone, email, and even video teleconferencing to stay in touch with family and friends at home. A quick chat with mom can go a long way!
Branch Out at School
Getting involved with groups and clubs at school can be an excellent remedy for college loneliness. Join an exercise class, talk to people you run into around campus, or take advantage of the many social opportunities on your campus that can put you in touch with people who may end up being lifelong friends. It can be difficult to put yourself out there, but having people to study with, exercise with, commiserate with, and party with are worth getting past shyness, and can relieve a lot of college stress.
