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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