Can university students have time for study, friends, hobbies and a part-time job?
It may be possible to balance study, friends, hobbies, and a part-time job, but the amount that can be managed comfortably varies by person and period. Consider the amount of classes, assignments, and exams, as well as your goals, health, and personal circumstances, and adjust the time given to each activity. Laboratory or practical classes, commuting, and busy periods may require flexible changes to work hours or other plans.
Key points
- Review class, assignment, and exam schedules alongside your own goals and priorities.
- Adjust time for friends, hobbies, and work around available time and academically busy periods.
- A job with hours or days that can be adjusted may be easier to fit around your schedule.
Things to check
- Workload, laboratory or practical classes, commuting time, and academic year vary by university, faculty, and program. Check each university’s official information for specific schedules and course requirements.