By EducationQuest Foundation
Many a college student will tell you that a lack of structure and poor time management nearly led to their demise during their freshman year. Heed their warning and follow their “timely” advice:
Go to class! It’s a better use of your time to hear class information first-hand rather than trying to track down lecture notes later.
Use a planner every day. Schedule time for classes, work, studying – even socializing and exercising. Schedule time to make your schedule and reward yourself when you stick to it.
Use the class syllabus to plan your workload. Divide large projects into manageable chunks and create shorter-term deadlines.
Study in blocks of time. Plan ahead with blocks of study time separated by brief periods to rest and clear your head.
Use the time in-between classes to review for a test, copy notes from a previous class, catch up on textbook reading, conduct research or do other homework.
Learn to say “no.” Learn to politely say “no” to short-term activities that will interfere with you achieving your longer-term goals.