College professor advice

I don’t understand the poem

Shit doesn't add up

I'm pretty sure everyone just skips to rule 3 at the beginning.

Rule three is provided 1&2. So, optimally, you study for 8 hours a day (on average, including hours you are in class) you sleep maybe 8.25 hours a day (on average, this can include naps) and you party the rest of the time (7.75hours a day). Now, this is assuming you don't have anything else you need to do. But the rules are still pretty straightforward. Sleep is priority. Next, make sure you study plenty. Finally, have as much fun as you possibly can with your free time.