Timing is everything

     As a college student I am constantly wrapped up with school, hanging out with friends, and various club meetings.  It is a wonder I ever have time for myself or any way to keep myself sane.  Thankfully, I have balanced my classes well enough to get homework done between and after, while still managing to make it to the gym and all my club meetings on a regular basis. 
     As a triathlete staying in-shape during the off-season is very important in order to be able to stay fit and ready to train when the season starts again.  For me to stay fit I must work in daily workouts at the gym and stay active even on days where I do not have time to workout (which honestly never really happens).  I make sure to schedule these workouts in time slots within my day where I have time to make it to the gym and back to the dorm in time to make it to my next class or meeting.  So far I have done a pretty good job of keeping up with this scheduling. 
     Not only am I concerned about staying in-shape, but I am also concerned with keeping up in my classes and making good grades.  That is why I typically do my homework on in a timely manner (2-3 days before it is due) in order to not get stressed out or overwhelmed.  This time management has helped me always stay ahead in my classes and do my best on each assignment given to me.
     The final major part of my college career is staying involved in various organizations.  Being in pre-pharmacy I am always thinking about the next thing in order for me to get ahead of my peers and look that much better to the admissions advisors for pharmacy college.  On top of my classes and working out I still manage to make it to all the meetings of the various organizations I am involved in. 
     The only thing I really wish I had more time for is to be able to hang out with my friends more often.  Being so busy leaves little room for hanging out with friends and having fun.  Many times when I am able to hang out I am really tired from that day's activities or am preparing for the next day that I just am not able too.  I think if I start hanging out with friends at a certain time each week I can make it more of a habit and not lose the friendships I have gained.  Hopefully adding in having fun to my schedule will allow me the time to be with my friends.