This workshop will discuss the importance of balancing academics and athletics in college, providing strategies for success.
- Challenges
- Time Management: Balancing practice, games, and study time
- Academic Pressure: Maintaining grades while fulfilling athletic commitments
- Physical and Mental Fatigue: Dealing with exhaustion and stress
- Social Life: Finding time for friends and extracurricular activities
- Academic Support
- Resources: Utilizing tutoring services, study groups, and academic advisors
- Communication: Keeping open lines with professors about athletic commitments
- Study Skills: Effective note-taking, active reading, and test preparation techniques
- Mental Health and well-being
- Stress Management: Techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and counseling
- Balanced Lifestyle: Importance of hobbies, socializing, and downtime
- Support Systems: Utilizing friends, family, and campus resources for emotional support
- Strategies
- Self-Discipline: Importance of self-control and motivation
- Flexibility: Being adaptable to changes in schedule or unexpected events
- Goal Setting: Short-term and long-term academic and athletic goals
- Prioritization: Using tools like to-do lists and outlook
- Scheduling: Creating a balanced weekly schedule that includes study, practice, and rest
Presenter: Kourtney Rouser, Oakland80
Questions? Contact: oaklandcountymiworks@oakgov.com
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