6 Time management tips for students

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1) Plan the “big” calendar for peak #performance
Set up a #school-year calendar to get a big picture of your semester. Schedule fixed commitments for the year. Enter important dates for #social/#family #life, block out time for projects, scheduled #exams, breaks, presentations, etc.

Fill in the calendar with more details at the beginning of each semester. Enter all the #assignments, quizzes, etc. Then develop a #plan for both your weekly studying & the big research paper or killer final. Rule of Thumb: 1 hour of #lecture time = 2 hours of study time. Plan accordingly. You can adjust your study plan dynamically as the semester progresses.

2) Fill in your weekly schedule
Once a week block out time on a more detailed level for important commitments/deadlines. Schedule meetings with yourself to work on back-burner items.

3) Make a Daily To-Do List
At the end of each day #organize & schedule your next day. List everything you HAVE to do. Include routines, #assignment deadlines, study time; and make a note of how much #time each priority will take out of your schedule.

4) Determine whether you're an owl/rooster
Think about when you’re most alert & plan your study periods around these times. Most importantly, schedule time for sleep (7-8 hours/night) to remain #focused & alert during study periods. Also think about the place where you were most focused/distracted when #studying.

5) Do your #homework on time
Be sure you're doing the outside-of-#class work when it's assigned.

#Tip: Being 1 step ahead of your teacher by reading in advance of the lecture & memorizing what needs to be memorized on a week-by-week basis are all strategies that will increase your efficiency & cut down on overall #study time.

6) Plan to do each task once
Some #students think they'll learn better by copying their notes over (more neatly this time) or listening to the same lecture twice (in person + on their mp3 player). Fuggetaboutit. Do it once & do it right. If you’re working on an assignment that requires research, make a list of everything you want to find out & make notes below each subheading as you go.

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