It's expected that you'll make schooling a priority.
Ben is in college and feels fried the night before final exams when he's invited out by his friends.
Ben wants to relieve his weary mind.
Ben says that he has to study and goes for a half-hour walk to relieve his brain.
Ben goes out to the party with his friends and blows off steam.
Ben pushes through the study session and does well on his exam.
Ben parties too hard, arrives late to his final, and fails it.