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Effective Time
Management For Students
Smart Goal
Setting For College Students |
If you've just started college you are
probably very excited about your new surroundings. You'll be getting
used to your classes, as well as your new living arrangements. You
no longer have the regimentation of a structured school day. You
have classes intermittently throughout the day, and you have made
new friends to go out with at night. So, with all of the things on
your calendar, you will be in need of some effective time
management.
Effective Time Management And Goal Setting: Put Classes First
It is important to remember that college is not just about the
social scene. It is about learning and gaining a degree that will
lead to a good job! Unfortunately, as a college freshman you will
see many different people drop out, partly because they do not have
effective time management skills.
So, how can you succeed in both your classes, and on the social
scene? Effective time management starts with evaluating your
priorities and setting smart goals.
It is important to note that while you might value your social
calendar more than your academic calendar, it is your academic
calendar that must always take first priority.
Effective time management comes with being organized. Many college
courses rely on handouts, so you should get a large folder, with
pockets for each class. Get a planner, and take note of all homework
assignments. It goes without saying that you should make a note of
whenever you have an exam.
When it comes to implementing effective
time management skills, it also
has a lot to do with planning ahead and creating a balance between
what needs to be done, and what you would like to do. For example,
if there’s a party on Friday night, and you have an exam bright and
early the following Monday, you can still go to the party but you'll
need to spend a good amount of the weekend studying.
Another good plan is, on a Sunday, to make a list of all the things
that you know you will have to attend to during the coming week.
Then, make sure that you have time for social events, and of course
time to just generally relax. This will help you to establish a
schedule, which is very good for managing time and achieving goals.
It should be noted that sometimes you will have to forgo some social
events in favor of your studies. However, the sense of
accomplishment you will feel when you achieve your goal and obtain
that degree after years of hard work will certainly make it all
worth it.
