Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications is well-renowned for its journalism programs with high rigor and prestige. But for student-athletes, it feels overwhelming to navigate the high academic demands. Our columnist highlights that prioritizing individual success is possible even with a heavy course load and busy practice schedules.⁠ ⁠ "I don’t want to burn out and completely tire myself of things I do genuinely love just because it can be stressful at times. Instead, I can find ways to better manage my time and make intentional efforts to prioritize personal time," our columnist concludes.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to read more about our columnist’s viewpoint on balancing student success. Photograph by Lindsay Baloun.