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I’m Ivy, a third year Biology student with a focus on sustainability and environmental business. Along with my role as a Student Advisor, I also make sure to have a great work-life balance, participating in cheerleading, sustainability society, and the biosciences society.

My schedule is usually pretty busy, so my top tips for studying are to schedule in things like free time, breaks, and mandatory social time. It sounds silly, but I find that I am less likely to forget social events when they are in my calendar. I also favour organisational apps like Notion along with physical to-do lists to keep myself on track.

My best advice is to keep yourself organized and write everything down to avoid confusion and forgetting.

Hi, I’m Sophie, a third year student at Edge Hill University, studying Law with Criminology and I am one of your Student Advisors.

Over the years, I’ve learned the importance of maintaining a good study-life balance to stay on top of my workload while enjoying university life. One of my top tips is effective time management—planning out your week can make a huge difference.

I make sure to break down tasks into manageable chunks and set realistic goals. I also prioritise self-care by ensuring I take time to exercise, socialise, or just relax when needed. Setting clear boundaries between study time and leisure time helps keep me focused and prevents burnout.

Hey there! My name is Bee, and I am in my third and final year for my Business and Management degree at Edge Hill.

When it comes to achieving a good study life balance, it really boils down to the type of person you are. If you are an individual who enjoys keeping themselves busy or stimulated, rewarding yourself with a fun activity after doing some work can be a great way to ensure that you maintain your studying responsibilities as well as enjoying your time as a student.

Personally, I need time to decompress between studying and doing anything “life” related. So, on days that I feel I should be studying, I will block out half of a day for studying, an hour or two after this to just chill with a snack, watch YouTube videos or play video games, and then have the rest of the day to do something fun with my flat mates.

Hello, I am Uroosa. I am a third year, and I study BA (hons) Religion. For me, a decent work study balance has been a struggle. Yet, being in my third year I can say: planning, discussion, and rest key.

I will start with brain dumps prior to planning. It helps clear my mind and help pick an idea I may be interested in. Once I have decided my topic/lens, and I plan my assignment around it.

Secondly, asking for help. As cliché as it sounds, that is what your mentors, lecturers and classmates are there for. Discussion can help you figure out a different approach or how to even express what you want to write.

Thirdly, and most importantly, knowing when to walk away. To prevent burnout, do things you enjoy and take breaks. The work will still be there. Little and often is the way to go.

Hi, I’m Caileigh, a third year History and Politics student here at Edge Hill and I’m going to talk to you today about some of my study life balance tips.

My first tip would make sure to take time for yourself during your week and schedule time off that you can focus on yourself and not on uni work.

My second tip would be to take part in events on campus as they’re easy and accessible to get to.

And my third tip would be to make sure to listen to your body and know when you may be overwhelmed and take a break from your work.

Hi there I’m Dan and I’m a second year BSc Geography student. Achieving a good study life balance is very important during your time at university and getting this right as early as possible will make your life easier.

A top tip is to plan what you want to achieve every day. This could be done by making a to do list or creating a timetable. Identifying the individual tasks you want to complete that day makes it seem more achievable and helps you maintain focus.

However, it is important that you still find time for yourself. For me, I enjoy exercise, whether that’s a walk around campus or going to the gym. Finding time for yourself is very important to relieve stress as well as also keeping you physically healthy.

Another top tip would be spending time with others. Get yourself involved in a society or club as this will help reduce the feelings of loneliness.

Hello, I’m Emma and I have just completed my Master’s in Physician Associate studies. Having completed two degrees now, here are my top tips.

Make sure you take regular breaks away from your study space. Use to do lists and weekly planners. This way you won’t miss a deadline and everything can be prioritised. Also make sure to include non study related things too to get that work life balance.

A key thing for me when writing essays is to break them down into introduction, themes and conclusion and work on these separately given a dedicated time. This way it feels far less overwhelming. And also don’t forget to make the most of the UniSkills.

Hi, my name is Amelia and I’m one of the Student Advisors. I am in my second year of Primary Education and some of my study happy tips are to get on top of work as soon as possible so it does not get on top of you and it doesn’t get overwhelming.

Also to create a timetable so that you know exactly what you need to do. And then also so you can see in that timetable what free time you have so you can make plans with family and friends because that is so important. I prefer to study with my friends because then I’m still seeing them from there.

Hey, I’m Emma, one of the Student Advisors at Edge Hill and these are some of my tips for achieving a good study to life balance.

I’d recommend planning your weeks based on the work and activities you have. Prioritise your studies when doing this but make sure you make time for yourself. I tend to do this on a Sunday so I’m organised for the week.

Don’t be afraid to say no to things you feel would disrupt your work, but make sure you also have time for leisurely activities as well, as this is so important to have some downtime away from your studies.

My name is Marrium and I am a third year medical student, just starting out my placement years! The transition from second to third year as a medical student is massive, as you are finally working in clinical environments and hospitals after spending the majority of your learning time in lectures. It can be quite overwhelming but I have had the chance to develop an arsenal of study techniques and lifestyle habits that aid the creation of the best possible work life balance whilst studying in university:

Slow and steady: It is better to complete a little work everyday compared to cramming or writing assignments all in one night. This is the best way to establish a study routine, as well as improving the overall quality in your work and decreasing stress garnered by too much going on at once.

Prioritise health: This does not only refer to physical health, but also your mental and social health. It is critical not to revolve your life around work as that can lead to a lack of a work life balance. Prioritise exercise and movement, your wellbeing and your relationships with loved ones to be the best, most well-rounded student you can be.

Look forward to something: Have hobbies, friends or activities that make you excited. Give yourself something to look forward to outside of studying or work that allows you to be yourself and encourage you to push through studying, exams or assignments. Whether that is a hobby you partake in everyday, social activities with friends at the end of the week to look forward to or even a sweet treat at the end of day, having something to look forward to can tip the scales beneficially on an ideal work-life balance.

Have a study plan: Creating a well-established study plan or essay outlines prior to exams or assignments can save critical time as compared to being unsure of a way ahead, potentially wasting time and causing unnecessary stress.

Having now read through some of my brief study techniques, I hope that they help in creating the best work-life balance that is most suited to you. Good luck in your studies!