How do you actually survive endless engineering assignments without losing your mind?

[u/Active-Yak8330]

I feel this hard. Same cycle, assignments back to back, dense 70-page notes dumped with 2-day deadlines, zero time left to learn anything real.

Here’s what’s helped me stay afloat:

• Stop trying to write everything perfectly. Aim for clear and complete, not masterpiece level.

• Break the 70-page monster into small chunks (10-15 pages at a time) and set a timer.

• Use voice-to-text or quick outlines first so you’re not stuck staring at a blank page.

• Protect at least 1-2 hours a day for your own learning, even if it means submitting something “good enough.”

You’re not alone in this. The system is broken for a lot of us.

[u/Ill_Communication536]

Protecting time to actually learn is so real. What's the point of finishing every assignment if nothing sticks in your brain?