Might Be Doing Too Much In University?

I made the exact same mistake the first time I had a sim in university. Now the only sims who have a full schedule are vampires, with sunlight protection. For all other sims, I find that only allowing my sim to do just 3 separate things for University, is the comfort zone for my play style.
Any more than that drives me a bit bonkers, and the most I can handle are playing two sims at the same time, any more than that I forget to send sims off to class, or do their homework.

My sims have three classes at most and I give them seldom sleepy trait so they have time for studying and partying. I have four students in one household and it's challenging to follow their schedule, but fun.

My tip is to at the very most handle 3 classes and 2 organizations.

I tend to do 5 semesters, split classes 3, 2, 3, 2, 2.
I can go down to 4 semesters, but never less. 4 classes are just too much.

I have a mod that means that homework takes much less time. I just found that original homework just took SOOO long, it felt pretty unrealistic (or maybe I was just too quick/lazy in my own uni days ;) ) It has really helped with managing 4 classes and having some time for extracurricular activities though!
https://scarletsmods.com/2019/11/15/faster-homework-university-edition/
What I normally do is play 4 classes if I dont want to do too much extra stuff. I can stretch to sports teams too, the mod helps with that. Or if I want to join clubs, then I'll take 3 classes a term so give me some extra time to immerse myself in uni life.

Thing is, you should first ask yourself what your sims' priority is: finish college fast or get the full college experience. If you want to finish it relatively fast but still have some breathing room, I would suggest squeezing three classes and one extracurricular at most. This way, you only have to stay for four semesters before graduating. If you don't mind sticking around a bit, I would suggest a two class-one extra curricular combo. It not only allows your sim time to build new relationships too, but it also ensures better academic performance because your sim is focusing their attention on less. Hope that helps!

Your schedule looks okay to me. I've had a sim who took 4 classes, the soccer team, the Brainiacs, the Bot Savants, and the Spirit Squad. He had enough time for all of them and even found time for some of the City Living festivals. He graduated with A+ in all classes and the top level of the soccer team. However, you have to decide for yourself how much you can handle. There's nothing wrong with taking a lighter load.

All of the sims I've put through university took 4 classes per term, they've always gotten A+ for every class, most of them have belonged to at least one organization, and some have even had jobs. Sometimes I had to choose between activities, and sometimes I had to skip activities in order to sleep, but usually there was enough time for everything.

Learn the Research & Debate skill. Level 3 will reduce your homework time. Level 6 reduces the time for term papers and presentations.
Use the Study Spot lot trait. Do your studying at the Laurel Library, which already has the trait, or give the trait to another location.
I usually had my sims in the Focused mood for homework, classes, term papers, and presentations but I don't know if it actually helps.

Join the organizations that contribute to your major and reach level 2 in those organizations. You'll get extra credit for attending their activities once you've reached level 2.

• Brainiacs are my favorite because they give extra credit for ALL majors.
  
• Bot Savants give extra credit for Computer Science, Physics, and Villainy.
  
• Art Society gives extra credit for Art History and Fine Art.
  
• Debate Guild gives extra credit for Communications, History, Language, Psychology, and Economics.
  

You can only join the organizations that belong to your university. I don't think the Spirit organizations help academically but they are fun to participate in.

I just want to get through it. I Give them 4 classes and start them on Friday ( if I can ). They write their term papers and do their presintation boards Friday night and Saturday. They refine both projects Saturday evening and practice presentation on Sunday. Give presentation on Monday. After classes they come straight home and do their homework ( I keep plenty of fruit in their inventories ). I also have them sit in on at least one class a day. My poor sims.

My first time through I had no idea we could choose more than one core class. I started them off with a core and an elective. I was also playing (experimenting) with a new mod that turned my game upside down. I ended up removing the mod and started all over again. That meant the siblings were back in their parents' home as teens. This time around, I was armed with better knowledge and they each took three core classes. Two of them, the eldest son and the third son were on scholarships that required they join and stay a part of a sports team. Aaron, the eldest joined the Soccer Team, Joey, joined the E-Sports team. Erik, the middle son already had a great career as a singer (Rock Star). Juggling his concerts and photoshoots was an interesting experience.

Then I found another mod. I decided I was unhappy with the way things played out with Erik's career. When I first got Road to Fame, he rose up the stardom ladder as a Teen. As a teen, he was able to throw concerts, and his image was wanted on the cover of various magazines. For some odd reason, the mod was malfunctioning. He could do neither until I aged him up to YA to go to uni. I missed the side perks so much it spoiled my fun.

With the new mod I found, I started all over again. I kept the kids as teens and after they got to summer in my game, I had them quit school, to give them a summer vacation. Then I had the eldest apply for scholarships. Two days later, I aged him up. I waited two days and did the same for Erik. Wash, rinse, repeat thrice more. I sent five YAs to the same university and they lived together in the same dorm. All five took three core classes. I got them started on their homework during the weekend prior to the term beginning. If they had term papers and/or presentations, they got to work on those, too. That way when the first day of the term rolled around, they started off slightly ahead of the game. Then it was all about keeping up with the daily homework, and making certain a presentation was given after 8 AM on any day M-F, either before or after their first class.

My advice, find your rhythm. And if you're unhappy, by all means start all over again. Think of it as being a writer. Oftentimes a chapter has to be revised, or flat out rewritten from scratch. No shame in it. Do what makes you happy. During our Coronavirus crisis, the last thing anyone needs is to become stressed out. Also another tip is to make sure your Sim(s) is either taking notes (my favorite) while in class or at the very least 'actively listening'. My five just graduated all with honors. The highest grades were A+ (the first four got straight A+ all four terms) and the last one got a B on her first class but A+ on the other two. It was her first grade under an A+. Have FUN.

if you back off the classes she will be in college until she is an adult! All my sim does when in university is school work and sleep...there isn't time for anything else. It's super annoying.

"Dannakyri1;c-17455548" wrote:
if you back off the classes she will be in college until she is an adult! All my sim does when in university is school work and sleep...there isn't time for anything else. It's super annoying.

I pause aging when going to Uni.