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MULTITASKING MAHASISWA (2A-28-M Raihan)

The document discusses the challenges students face in balancing academics and non-academic activities, highlighting the risk of burnout and declining performance. It emphasizes the importance of effective time management strategies, supported by research, to help students excel in both areas. The paper aims to provide practical solutions for students to optimize their schedules and achieve success without sacrificing their well-being.

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MULTITASKING MAHASISWA (2A-28-M Raihan)

The document discusses the challenges students face in balancing academics and non-academic activities, highlighting the risk of burnout and declining performance. It emphasizes the importance of effective time management strategies, supported by research, to help students excel in both areas. The paper aims to provide practical solutions for students to optimize their schedules and achieve success without sacrificing their well-being.

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STUDENT MULTITASKING: THE ART OF BALANCING ACADEMICS

AND NON-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES


Muhammad Raihan

INTRODUCTION
In today's fast-paced world, students are expected to juggle multiple roles, excelling in
academics while actively participating in extracurricular activities, working part-time, or even
pursuing athletic careers. While this multitasking lifestyle offers valuable experiences, it
often comes at a cost. Many students, including myself, struggle to find the perfect balance,
leading to academic burnout, declining performance, and overwhelming stress. The question
is: Can students truly excel in both academics and non-academic pursuits, or is success in one
area destined to come at the expense of the other?
As a nursing student deeply involved in martial arts, I have personally experienced the
difficulty of managing a demanding academic workload while dedicating time to training and
recovering from injuries. I have seen many of my peers face similar struggles, some sacrifice
their academic performance for extracurricular activities, while others become so
overwhelmed by coursework that they are forced to abandon their passions. The challenge is
further compounded by various internal and external factors, such as psychological pressure,
procrastination, self-discipline issues, long commuting distances, financial burdens, and
social commitments. From my perspective, the real problem lies not in the number of
responsibilities but in the lack of structured time management strategies.
Research strongly supports the importance of effective time management. Liu and Taresh
(2024) found that student-athletes with well-structured time management plans outperform
their peers in both academic and athletic fields. Ator and Ortizo (2024) highlighted that
students with strong organizational skills experience lower stress levels and higher academic
success. Similarly, studies from the International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
(2019), Rasyidi et al. (2020), and Anatasya & Sayekti (2021) demonstrate that students who
successfully manage their time can maintain high academic performance while actively
engaging in non-academic activities. These findings raise a crucial question: If time
management is the key to success, why do so many students still struggle to find balance?
This paper seeks to uncover the answer by exploring practical time management strategies
that student-athletes and working students can implement to optimize their schedules, boost
productivity, and achieve success in both domains. By analyzing research and real-life
experiences, this study aims to provide insights into best practices for balancing academic
and extracurricular responsibilities without sacrificing well-being.
Ultimately, this essay will challenge the common belief that students must choose
between academic success and personal passions. Instead, it will demonstrate that with the
right strategies, achieving excellence in both areas is not just possible—it is entirely within
reach.

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