1 . Do you want lots of success in school and in your friendship? If you want to learn how to balance your friendship and study, read on.

• Talk about your goals for school.

Share what academic success looks like for both of you.     1     Before the semester starts, sit down and discuss what you’d both like to achieve.

• Share tips and tricks with each other.

Exchange study techniques to learn how to be more successful. Maybe you know some learning methods like making a list of key ideas and reviewing them one hour a day. Chat about how you’ll both try to master your subjects.     2    

• Remind each other to take your health seriously.

Put your wellness above everything else to succeed in school.     3     Get at least 8 hours of rest. Make sure to eat nutritious meals that will keep you energized. When you take care of yourselves, you’ll both reduce stress and improve your academic performances.

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Remember that you both can overcome any challenges with enough effort. In order to get the most out of your studies, keep a “growth mindset”, an optimistic outlook that lets you see any difficult topic or task as an opportunity to learn.

• Prioritize (优先安排) exams and finals.

    5     When you and your friend are in the middle of a finals week or have a huge assignment to prepare for, that should come first. Block out times on your schedules that need all your focus.

A．Keep positive attitudes about school.

B．Fight for any challenges enthusiastically.

C．Your methods will be always encouraging.

D．Give each other space during more intense periods.

E．It’s important to be clear about what your goals are.

F．You’ll lift each other up and get an extra edge in class.

G．So you can both be at your best physically and mentally.