Each issue of Verbatim, there will be an article dedicated to giving advice on a student to student basis. This advice column is lovingly referred to as “Dear Susie” to keep anonymity among the Verbatim staff. Sending in questions is encouraged to help connect the BT community and to make Verbatim as relevant as possible to the student body. Questions can vary from academic dilemmas to personal (but appropriate) affairs. Feel free to send in topics through our instagram @btverbatim! Names will not be included in the articles and the Verbatim team will do our best to protect the privacy of those who send in questions. 

“Any advice on how to manage school while still maintaining a social life?”

Dear Socialite,

I think that it is really great that you want to find a balance between your academic and social life. My best advice is to plan quality time with friends and budget out what homework needs to before and after the weekend. Using free periods and work time in class is also a great way to get ahead and give yourself more free time. Although school is significant to personal achievement, the benefits of relaxing and spending time with friends are tremendous in regards to mental health. Finding a balance is key to being successful!

xoxo,

Susie