Procrastinating is a very bad habit for most college students… I am definitely affected by that, and I guarantee that most of you are as well.  If you are not a procrastinator, I am so very happy for you and so jealous <insert huge round of applause here>.  If you are just like me, a natural procrastinator, don’t fret you are not alone.  College life can become so hectic here at Walsh University; I am grateful for that because there is nothing worse then being bored.  This hectic thing can also go the opposite way (one figures) and in the end your going to face the reality; you are here to get an education.  

                Walsh University has many activities that are very tempting to attend.  You get to meet many new people but most of all, you go to have fun.  Usually I attend them under the classic college excuse of a (are you ready?!?) “STUDY BREAK”.  So your sitting in your room, studying for your chemistry test and trying to figure out what your professor said about a re-dox reaction, what?? Your exam is tomorrow and you’re freaking out.  The best way to go about this problem is: take study breaks.  No, I’m not telling you to study for 15 minutes and then go off to watch a movie.  What I have figured as a procrastinator is study for about 2 hours and then take a half our off.  I promise, if you have to cram for an exam that is the way to do it.  In that wonderful half hour break, be sure to talk so some people, or even go outside; there is always a corn hole tournament here at Walsh.  Warning: Pulling all-nighters are also common with this technique.  You might also be interested in attending some of the floor activities during that time.  Two greatest things about those are:  they’re right outside your door, and you can meet the people that practically live with you.   

                If you are not a procrastinator, all is not lost.  Walsh University offers many activities that will take longer then a half hour.  You can enjoy a wonderful movie on a grassy knoll, play some sports with your friends just for fun, attend student fairs, play some game shows, and just hang out.  One thing you really want to learn is that while studying is important along with being on top of things, it is very important to be social.  After all this is your “home away from home”, (I know cheesy)  and you need to have those people to talk to.

                No matter where you come from, what your interest are, what your major is, and however many activities you are in, make sure not to forget the most important thing: Have a fun!   Attend many campus events, and if you are really busy, at least consider them.  College students also have to be well- rounded, and that is not something you can just “study for”. 

See you later

Monika Duda