“LACK OF DIRECTION, NOT LACK OF TIME, IS THE

PROBLEM. WE ALL HAVE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR DAYS.”

—ZIG ZIGLAR

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TIPS » Learn how and where you study most

effectively, and actively create that environment. Do you like a cluttered or neat desk? Do you need to be alone or with other people? Do you want music or noise in the background, or do you prefer silence?

» Are you over-scheduled? It’s okay to say no to something. Look for things that can be reduced or put off, and adjust the rest of your responsibilities accordingly.

» Notice things that waste your time (i.e., Netflix, TV, internet, etc.) and minimize the time spent on them.

» Set goals and stick to them. Goals are an important way to get everything done.

» Routines can make daily tasks go faster, such as getting ready, doing chores, and studying.

» Look for breaks between classes and study during those times.

» Visit the Academic Learning Center (located in the ITTC, room 008) for tips on how to study more efficiently.

“UNFORTUNATELY, MY FIRST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE WAS A HUGE LEARNING CURVE FOR ME. I WAS UNPREPARED FOR THE TIME DEMAND OF COLLEGE, AND IT WAS STRESSFUL. I STARTED USING SOME OF THESE TIPS, AND IT HAS HELPED A LOT! I NOW ALWAYS CREATE A CALENDAR AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER, AND I LIVE OFF MY TO-DO LIST. IF I COULD DO IT OVER AGAIN- I WOULD MANAGE MY TIME BETTER A LOT SOONER!”

—A JUNIOR’S TESTIMONY

To-do lists are a great way to stay organized and on top of everything.

q Start by making a list of everything you need to do.

q Make sure it is easily accessible. Use a digital copy or a planner you can always carry with you.

q Prioritize! Identify tasks that need to be completed today, tasks that need to be completed tomorrow, and tasks that need to be completed this week. Do the most pressing tasks fi rst - not just the shortest or easiest.

q Check off completed tasks!

Fill in the number of hours per week you spend on each activity. Then add up the hours and put that number next to “Total.”

Classes ___

Work ___

Organizations ___

Studying ___(multiply credit hours x2)

Meals ___

Chores and Hygiene ___

Hours per week for sleep ___

Other ___

Total ___

Now subtract the total from 168, and this is your free time per week. (Divide by 7 to get free hours per day.)

Free time per week ___

Free time per day ___

Remember to leave some time foryourself each week to relax.

SCHEDULESA visual schedule can help you identify times to study, or time that is currently not being utilized as effi ciently as it could be.

Find a schedule template at www.uni.edu/unialc/college-reading-learning-center/resources or use a digital calendar, such as Google calendar.

TO-DO LISTS

168 HOURSDo you realize that we only have 168 hours a

week to get everything done?

“THE BAD NEWS IS TIME FLIES. THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU’RE THE PILOT.” -MICHAEL ALTSHULER

• Classes

• Studying

• Sleep

• Other

REMEMBER TO INCLUDE:

• Organizations/Meetings

• Work

• Meals/Hygiene/Chores

PROCRASTINATE?When there are free hours in your schedule, use those hours to study for a certain class. Even if nothing is due that week, you can always review and stay on top of your notes!

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2. S� dy for Science

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(3 hours)

4. � � groce� s� re (1 hour)

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6. Laund� (3 loads?)

7. Hang o� with Lauren and Ann

8. Clean � om

“BY FAILING TO PREPARE, YOU ARE PREPARING TO FAIL.”

– BENJAMIN FRANKLIN