Time Management Tips For College Students Cont'd

Must Have Time Management Tips For College Students Part2

by Fandy Setiawan

time management tips for college student

Have a short and long-term goals set up.

In college, these goals would be just be term papers and other deadlines you need to meet. Take note of what will take your time more and what will not. You would want to start out early enough to prevent cramming when deadlines are nearly up. 

Take note also of what will you need to achieve your tasks. Have you own planner and put all these important details there. You may want to update them regularly to see how far you are going. You can cross out what are finished. 

Have difficult subjects studied first. 

 College subjects are not the same. Some are more difficult than others. You may find some of these are easier for you while you are having a difficult on another.Try to give more time in studying the ones you find difficult. Unlike the easier subjects, you will need more time in catching up on things and understanding those subjects more. 

Have a break.

There will be times when you need to get off your study table and relax for awhile. Go out and get some fresh air. Unwind with friends. Studying too hard is not also healthy for a person. You have to have enough time to set aside studies to relax your mind from the pressure and stress. You will notice that once you get back to studying, you will have a clearer and fresh mind ready to tackle anything.

Have the time to help others.

If you find yourself in difficult situations, it is always a blessing when someone helps you get past that. Do your share and help others. Oftentimes, these are times when you get to share ideas about college and about studying. Be open to all possibilities that are being presented to you. For college student, time management need not be a difficult task. You just have to know how to manipulate time and be its master, not the other way around.