How to Manage Time During HYPE WEEK

McGill Management puts on some pretty awesome social events. Whether its Frosh, Hype Week, Carnival, or 4a7, it is clear that Desautels students enjoy having a good time and consuming copious amounts of cheap beer. But how do you balance all these social events with your school work and other commitments?
Its all about time management. It's so important to make sure that you have your priorities straight and can finish all of your school-related obligations. Only then can you fully appreciate and enjoy your week of fun-filled Hype events!

I learned this the hard way at the beginning of the week. I had a midterm at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening, so I had to decide whether or not I would be able to attend Monday night's events. I set a goal for myself to get enough studying done over the weekend so that I could enjoy myself Monday night for the first event of Hype Week. I wasn't even planning to drink; I simply wanted to attend the event to cheer on my team and show my spirit. Unfortunately, I did not meet my studying goal for the weekend. While my friends were out celebrating, I was stuck at home reading through my chapter notes.
Even during the craziest of weeks, it isn't worth it to fall behind and risk your GPA plummeting. After missing the first night, I was able to get enough work done to feel confident during my exam. And after it was done, I felt very relieved and got to go to the rest of the week's events. Hype Week was a nice reward for finishing my last midterm, but it was also a reminder that social life can't come first when you go to a school like McGill. I know that I need to stay on top of all of my work in order to fully appreciate all the fun things that happen here. I'll see all you Hype Week-ers tonight! And maybe I'll see you at the library the next day... just maybe...