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As a result of these distractions – and possibly having additional responsibilities – time management becomes more challenging.
The solution: "Try to think about building a schedule – figuring out when you're going to do what you're going to do and then sharing that with the other people in your house," says Beth Martin, senior lecturer in environmental studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Students should still prioritize their physical and mental health, even if life is busier than usual, she adds.
Students should also try to identify a quiet time and place in their house to complete their coursework, if possible – even if that time is late at night, Smith says. If their other responsibilities become too overwhelming, students should consider talking with their academic adviser about course load options for the semester, he says.
For instance, some schools are allowing students to switch at least some classes to a pass-fail grading system for the spring, which could help ease some anxieties, experts say – though the policy changes vary across colleges.
Staying Motivated
Given that students may not be attending class at a set time on a physical campus, finding the motivation to get started on coursework can be difficult, experts say.
"When you don't see your home as a space of work, it's kind of a struggle to get in that mindset," says Emily Effren, a senior at Texas Tech University majoring in journalism as well as electronic media and communications. "But I have different places in my house, where my room will be my little oasis, but my downstairs kitchen table is where I'll sit down and get my work done."
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