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Stay organized

Stay organized

Being a university student means having a lot of balls in the air. You have to balance your studies and homework, your social life, relationships, maybe a side job, recreational activities, all the while remembering to also take care of yourself. Being organized is the key to balancing all your responsibilities. Being an organized student helps you meet your academic goals while also making time for yourself, friends, and family.

10 ways of doing it

1. Set up a calendar
2. Use to- do lists
3. Stick to a realistic schedule
   1. If you are not a night person, don't schedule your homework at night; try to finish it during the day instead.
4. Keep your notes organized
   1. Write dates, subject and page number on your notes.
5. Keep your class materials organized
   1. Everything from one class in one folder. Colorcode both your folders and your notebooks. Red for this subject, blue for that subject.
6. Keep your study space tidy
7. Prepare your tools for class
   1. Pens, notebooks, folders, books, chargers etc. Make sure everything you need is at its proper place in your bag or on your desk.
8. Avoid interruptions
   1. Put your phone away, and use it as a reward for finished tasks.
9. Prepare for the next day
   1. Review next class’s syllabus, put out your clothes, make your lunch and pack your bag the night before, to avoid stress in the morning when you have to catch that bus.
10. Review your previous week and prepare for the next

How do you go about organizing your own student life?

Come to the library for guidance in your studies.