no spare time

at first i did manage to have some time to my self of to spend with friends but now i am getting so much to do i just have nothing spare. i have managed to keep on top of reading so far but i start a field course module that will involve a group presentation that i need to prepare for as well as other coursework. in my reading week i was hoping to have some time to catch up and then to relax a little but i don't see myself having this anymore. my birthday is in that week too and i was looking forward to that as one day where i could forget about working but i doubt i'll have much time to celebrate with everything i have to do.
i enjoy uni, but i am always so tired now, it is starting to get me down

First off, that is fantastic that you're all up to date with your reading How are you finding it? I studied history so found it impossible to read every book that was recommended but read the core texts. I also used to read "strategically" - i.e. with future assignments and essay titles in mind - kinda to kill two birds with one stone! Do you think that kind of approach may lighten the load a little for you?

Have you met your group yet re: the presentation? Maybe schedule some deadlines so all of the work is organised and that will be one less thing to worry about

You need to take time for yourself - that is so important! Enjoy your birthday - you deserve it! You'll come back to your studies feeling refreshed that way.

Is this your first year? I promise you it DOES get easier, the workload and probably being back off a long summer does just take some getting to used to. By the end of the first term when I could keep up on top of it all I finally began to mean understand whye veryone found university easy.

Set up a schedule and stick to it. You don't need to read every book on the reading list (unless you are specifically asked to) try and break it down using the contents and indexes to find out what you actually need to read. Make sure you meet with the people for your group work frequently. Try and schedules all the dates you are going meet in advance instead of just after each session, I personally find that alot more manageable.

It's important to take time off for yourself too, don't feel guilty relaxing on a friday night or taking your birthday off, especially if it's during reading week