With the vacations approaching...

Hello,
I want to know if you ahve any suggestions for how to handle your family now that the summer vacation is approaching. I go back home but i have lotsto study and I also wantto see my friends taht I do't see during school year. My family is very demading too with lots of gettogethers to make up for the time apart. Thanks!

Hello Ulises,

It can be very difficult balancing your school work with family and friends. Here are a few suggestions that were given in a previous forum by one of our Ambassadors, Margarita:

* Communication is Key: Talk to your parents and siblings if any. Explain to them that you made an effort to come visit them because you care and at the same time explain to them that although you wish to spend the entire break with them you have work that needs to be done.
* Create a Schedule: This should not take you that long and would be a great way to balance your time between your social life & school work. Perhaps you may decide that you can dedicate a few hours a week for school & weekends to socialize with your friends and family.
*Compromise: It most likely that there will be time conflicts when planning your schedule but you should know that it is okay to make a few adjustments after all you are on your break and should relax not stress!!! Also if you know that studying at your house is impossible (like I do) try visiting you local public library or coffee shop (as suggested by Amber) or even try making a study party with your former high school friends you get to study & at the same time catch up with some old friends).

Good luck!

-Jazmin

Thanks Jazmin, I will try some of these ideas. Will keep you posted on how well I do! I think I'll also take a couple of weekends to go away with friends, far from the family pressures!

Ulises, breaks with friends are also a great idea! Keep us posted and let us know if you find other effective ways to manage your summer time!