You’ve probably heard before that it’s important to be organized when it comes to school. It actually couldn’t be more true as much as you don’t want to believe it. I’m not saying you should be an organized freak but it is important to know where things are and how to find the things you need. There are three different ways to be organized for school without being a “freak” about it.
Calendars and Planners
Something really simple you can do to stay organized in college is to buy a calendar or planner. They both come in plenty of different shapes and sizes for all types of personalities. Calendars help you to keep track of all the different events and activities going on at college. It’s a good place to write down when your tests are, when your projects are do, and when events are that you want to attend. Seeing events on the calendar help you to keep track of how much time you have until these things happen. Plus, it helps you to see how busy your week is before you start. Planners are good for day to day tasks and plans. Making a list in your planner of what you want to do will allow you to cross it off and feel accomplished when it’s done. To see some options on planners and calendars visit this site.
Folders and Binders
Folders and binders are really helpful when organizing your things for classes. It’s really important to keep all of your papers from class in one place. I know this sounds really simple, but it will be very helpful for you. Having a specific folder and notebook for a class keeps all that information in the same place. It makes it easier to find things when you need it and study without any interruptions. If it helps you can also label the folders for each class or color code your class materials. Those are a little advanced organizing skills and not for everyone, but it can be very helpful for others.
Computer Organization
Being organized on your computer is extremely important in college. More and more college classes and professors are putting things online for you to download. Sometimes professors post their notes online; other times, assignments are placed online for you to download and work on. It is important to have digital folders for your classes as well. It will allow you to quickly find notes and assignments. This helps you to study more efficiently so that you have time for the other things you need or want to do. Also, it is important to have some bookmarks set on your computer. You should bookmark webpages that you will visit often like the school’s website or an online classroom site that your school uses. You should also bookmark pages that can help you with your classes like Kahn Academy videos or online notes you found for a class you are in that will supplement your lectures. Being organized on your computer will overall help you to be a student.
Being organized in college is crucial to succeeding in college. Everyone has their own style, so make sure to figure out what really works for you. These are just some ideas to get you started. Check back next week for some time management skills you might need.
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