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Time Management & Organization

Time Management & Organization

Managing your time as a student is not an easy task. In order to balance all of the things you need to get done at school and in your home life, you will need to use your time wisely and efficiently.  Learning to manage your time and keep organized can be the foundation to your overall success as a student. 

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TOP TIPS

  1. Start to organize and plan your time early in the semester
  2. Create a Term Planner to guide you through your term
  3. Plan out your weeks and break tasks down into Daily To-Do lists
  4. Learn to Prioritize!
  5. Prepare a plan for each of your assignments
  6. Be aware of and avoid the hook of procrastination!
  7. Be sure to plan for fun, family, social activities, extra curriculars - all of which are essential to your College experience
  8. Your time is precious as a student so plan wisely!

 

Common Challenges & Questions

One thing that our Learning Strategy team suggests to every student is taking some time before things get too busy to make a Master Plan for your semester. Creating a term-at-a-glance planner will help you to keep track of upcoming tests, assignments, group projects, etc. all on ONE page! (Check out the “Term Planner” Word document to get started)
There are many things to consider when deciding how to use your time. As a student, you will likely have many commitments in and outside of school. To keep everything straight, it is important to create a “Term Planner” first (see link above) that will act as your guiding compass throughout the term. It is then important to break down these tasks into chunks of time throughout your weeks in order to meet your deadlines and to be prepared for tests/exams. (Check out the "Weekly Schedule with Tips" Word document and get started on your own personal Weekly plan)
After creating a “Term Planner” and breaking that down into a weekly plan, don’t stop there! You will then need to break down your Weekly plan into daily tasks such as creating “To-Do” lists. (Check out the “Daily To-Do List with Tips” Word Document)
You will be given many assignments over the course of a term. It is often difficult for students to determine how much time to set aside in their study plans to complete them. Instead of simply guessing and hoping for the best, why not try breaking down your assignments in a systematic way to obtain a clear idea of how long it may take you. (Check out the "Assignment Worksheet with Tips" and get started on breaking things down)
When you know you have work to do, ever find yourself telling yourself messages such as: “I work best under pressure”; “I’ll get started once I feel more energized”; “I’ll eventually get it done, I always do”; “this won’t take that long, I have plenty of time later”; “I’ll start tomorrow”??? Well, you are not alone! Procrastination is a common challenge for many, if not all, students. (Check out the “Overcoming Procrastination” for some helpful tips)
Check out The Learning Portal's great resources on Time Management.
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