Smart Tips for IITians: Study & Internship Balance

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Identify urgent academic and internship deliverables daily — focus energy where it creates maximum impact.

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Maintain a digital or physical planner — track deadlines, classes, meetings, and personal study sessions.

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Dedicate uninterrupted morning or evening slots exclusively to challenging coursework or important internship assignments.

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Inform professors and internship managers about schedule constraints, avoid last-minute conflicts or overlapping commitments.

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Tip 5: Take Breaks

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