Time Management Tips

Have a minute for timely advice? By EducationQuest Foundation

Many college students 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 better 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.

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” to activities that will interfere with you achieving your long-term goals.

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Updated 7/17