Time Management in the College

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Needless to say, managing the limited 24 hours of your day in college is crucial to ensure academic success and maintain healthy levels of physical and mental well-being. Based on inputs from my friends who have diverse interests and study different majors, here are a few activities that help Penn students navigate challenges of college life!

  1. Clubs and extracurricular activities: At Penn, clubs range from fun interest-based clubs like Penn Chess and Penn Barbell Club, to performing arts organizations like a capellas and dance groups, and professional clubs. You can meet your best friends and helpful upperclassmen through these clubs!

  2. Seeking help from others: Penn offers a robust support network through Student Health and Wellness, where students can reach out and receive medical assistance or counseling. There is also academic support through the Weingarten Center, which offers free tutoring for students and ensures students with disabilities receive accommodations. Asking TAs questions about course content during their office hours is very common. Finally, upperclassmen or peers also give great advice!

  3. Putting things on Calendars: With all the club meetings, lectures, recitations, company events, keeping track of what’s happening and when is difficult. A lot of my friends use Google Calendar to mark different events happening throughout the week. 

  4. Taking quick naps: It’s no secret that college students get less sleep during the night because of everything they juggle, so some of them actually take shorter naps during the day to rest up.

  5. Finding new places to study: Café hopping and seeking new places to settle down and grind for a couple of hours is a fun way to complete tasks and study for a big exam! A couple of popular spots on campus include: Stommons (Starbucks under 1920 Commons), ARCH, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Van Pelt Library, and Holman Biotech Commons. These beautiful study spots are great places to do work especially since you are motivated by other students working.

- Rachel L.