Classes. Homework. Studying. Clubs. Activities. Sports. HOW DO YOU
MANAGE IT ALL? Check out these tips for how to effectively manage your time as
a college student!
Get Organized
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Keep your desk clean and your school supplies in
order
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Buy a desk calendar or planner or use the one on
your phone
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Put your schedule on your calendar to remember when assignments are due
Make to do lists for long-term assignments and
for every day/week
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Try something new! Test out calendars, post-its,
and phone apps. You’ll be able to find out what works (and doesn’t work) for
you!
Prioritize
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“Rate” your homework items based on due date and
level of difficulty
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Set goals for both long term and short term
assignments
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Estimate the amount of time needed to finish
each assignment. You can finish your assignments all on one sitting, or
little-by-little over a longer period of time.
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Leave yourself plenty of time to accomplish your
tasks
Don’t overload yourself!
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Leave time in your schedule for rest,
relaxation, sleep, eating, exercise, and your friends!
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Take study breaks to keep yourself from being
worn out
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Avoid procrastinating!
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Know your limits. Try not to take too much on.
It’s also OK to miss a club meeting every once and a while for homework and
academic issues.
Study Smart
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Study at your
desk or in a study room and make yourself comfortable
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Split larger tasks into manageable chunks
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Ask questions to your professors when you have
questions—that’s what their office hours are for!
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Mark important assignments in your syllabus on
your calendar
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Participate in class, arrive on time, and be
prepared to learn!
Remember Why You’re Here
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Set goals for yourself and work to achieve them!
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Know what is important to you
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Have a positive attitude!
Want more information? Come to ASM Anastasia’s program on Thursday,
September 19 at 7pm in the Maple East 2nd floor lobby!
