Time management

Goals to accomplish this semester

  • Make a list of 2 or 3 goals, both academic and personal,
    that you plan to accomplish this semester.

  • Prioritize these objectives.

  • If you are a fulltime student, your studies should be first on your list.

  • Ask yourself, "How do I plan to accomplish these goals?"
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Make a semester scheduleStudents at the Center for Learning & Teaching

  • Use the semester calendar. Include the following:
    • Test dates
    • Due dates for major class assignments or projects
    • School events you need to attend
    • Personal events you need to attend
    • Make a permanent weekly schedule for the semester

  • Use the Weekly Schedule. Include the following:
    • Classes
    • Meal time
    • Work study
    • Other Work schedule
    • Practices
     

Study time

  • Schedule at least 2 hours of study time for every credit hour.

    • For example, if you are taking 15 credit hours for the semester,
      you should schedule 30 hours throughout the week for
      study preparation and completing class assignments.

  • Choose study times carefully.

    • When is your best time to study? If you study better in the
      morning yours, plan your study times in the morning. If you
      are a night person and study better at night, plan for your
      study times to be later in the evening.

  • Be practical and realistic

    • Break study time up into small increments.

  • Look at the study tips provided at this website.

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