Hello everyone, let’s jump right into this. I’m extremely on board with all the monologues I’ve seen regarding procrastinating, sleep deficiency and having a hard time waking up. While sleep deficiency isn’t healthy, sometimes it’s necessary to stay up and study for an exam, Art History for example. What I found works best for me is taking occasional naps between classes and during the commute to Baruch. Thirty minutes on the train, an hour between classes and you’re on your way to a full eight hours! This was one of the few things I’ve learned during my first two months in college.
The second thing learned was that earthquakes and hurricanes are completely possible in New York City. I’m sure most of you enjoyed getting the first few classes canceled; unless you were stuck helping barricade your house like I.
I’ve also learned that as students we need to guess what each professor expects from us. Something that would be appropriate in one class wouldn’t go so well in another. It’s important to know what the professor is expecting so you can deliver it and get a good grade.
Last but not least – it’s difficult to balance school, work and fitness. Once you factor in playtime and sleep it becomes clear that you must learn to multitask. Sleeping or doing homework during the commute is a great way to achieve more productivity. I’ve also noticed that if you study a little every few days then you won’t need to cram for the exam and you’ll be better rested to tackle the day ahead of you.
Procrastinators unite! Great work, and I’m glad to see that your reading your classmates work.
Getting enough sleep is a challenge, one that will most likely haunt you for the rest of your life.. I think its great that your figuring out ways to rest, albeit “unconventional”l ways.
Remember, you don’t need to guess what you professors expect of you, though I would say that you need to ask them. Professors are regular people and its important for you to approach them and understand their expectations of you.
Learning to multitask is a great trait, one that employers look for.. I hope you learn to master it while in school!
– Natalia