The first week has come to a close. My books have been bought, my teachers have been and notes have been taken. I was able to meet new people as well as run into some familiar faces this first week and after finally completing my first week of the new year I have one conclusion from all this; ...I want my mommy.

Well, all jokes aside it's actually not too bad (I mean I could still use my mother but only because her food is to die for). The first week is always tricky for me any many people a like. You've got to figure out where your classes are, how many supplies you need, how much notes to take in class, etc. And then after all of that, you must also figure out how to work your schedule. You'd have to work it around homework, rest time, a possible job, parkour, and Aunt Jenny who makes you bacon on Tuesdays. But even with all of that, balance is very possible.

I found that the best way to find a balance is to first plan ahead. It is much easier to see how much time you have when it is all up on a calendar! Once you see how everything is laid out that way then you can proceed to fill in all the extra things you'd like to do around your classes. In terms of assignments I almost always do a little but every day because doing that is much easier than having to panic trying to do it last minute like dog encountering a vacuum for the first time.

All in all, in terms of how to find that perfect balance in school I think it's really up to you since you know yourself better than anyone. Usually here are tons of resources at your disposal to provide good ideas and starting points but only you know what works. And when you find what works then the sky's the limit! I know on my end this seemed more like a rant but hey, who says writing can't be fun when it's a train of thought? Well, I hope you venture well in your time at college. I'm gonna go cry in my room about how much my text books cost this year.