Is it way too easy to get TOO involved in college?

College Life
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<p>Last semester I transferred to another college after getting my Associates degree and graduating from community college. In my first semester at my new school, I find myself getting involved in the AAAE club, going to school sponsered events such as a dance party and Super Bowl TV night. And hanging out with new friends all while balancing study.</p>

<p>Next semester, I want to hold a club position with the AAAE club, get an on campus job related to my major, maybe join another club, and hang out with my friends, all while taking 4 courses and 1 online course. I just hope I can do everything I wanted next semester.</p>

<p>But I realized something. Is it too easy to get involved in everything in college, especially during the first semester at a 4-year college? I guess the reason why I feel I am too involved was because I didn’t get too involved when I was in community college although I made one or two life long friends back in community college.</p>

<p>But what do you guys think? Is it too easy to get involved in college besides academically, whether if it is joining clubs, hanging out with friends, or having an on campus job?</p>

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<p>It Is but there is a lot of competition and a lot of requirements</p>

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<p>One thing I have to say be extra early for whatever you’re trying to do because sometimes the wait can discourage you</p>

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<p>Yeah, some folks can get overwhelmed while others handle it well. I have a friend who’s got excellent grades as a government and politics major, runs two organizations, and has quite the social life. She gets really stressed out sometimes but she still manages it, and she thinks it’s all worth it.</p>

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<p>Yes, it is. It’s like piling on food at the buffet, or grocery shopping when you’re hungry. It’s probably easier at larger schools than at smaller schools. Larger schools just have more stuff to do, more groups to join, etc. Depending on how hard your classes are, I’d limit yourself to two clubs/groups/Bible studies/activities. Three if your course load is light, but remember: just because you can handle it one semester doesn’t mean you can handle it next semester. You may need to quit some clubs that you join.</p>