Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Don't Let Time Manage You!




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
·         Keep your desk clean and your school supplies in order
·         Buy a desk calendar or planner or use the one on your phone
·          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
·         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
·         “Rate” your homework items based on due date and level of difficulty
·         Set goals for both long term and short term assignments
·         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.
·         Leave yourself plenty of time to accomplish your tasks

Don’t overload yourself!
·         Leave time in your schedule for rest, relaxation, sleep, eating, exercise, and your friends!
·         Take study breaks to keep yourself from being worn out
·         Avoid procrastinating!
·         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
·         Study at your  desk or in a study room and make yourself comfortable
·         Split larger tasks into manageable chunks
·         Ask questions to your professors when you have questions—that’s what their office hours are for!
·         Mark important assignments in your syllabus on your calendar
·         Participate in class, arrive on time, and be prepared to learn!

Remember Why You’re Here
·         Set goals for yourself and work to achieve them!
·         Know what is important to you
·         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!

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