Busy student wants to make time for friends

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am taking summer classes and working this summer to advance my studies and make some money. While I am proud of myself for using my time in ways that will benefit me in the future, I feel a bit left out from my friends.

Most of them do not have any obligations this summer except for having fun, so they hang out constantly.

They invite me to meet up, but often I have conflicting obl…