Being organized is key to achieving student success in college — so here are a few organization tips to help you get started or for you to help your student be successful.
- Manage your time. One of the most valuable skills you can develop is time management. Start by setting long-term goals and then break them down into short-term goals. Prioritize the short-term goals into action steps and list them on your calendar to keep yourself on track.
- Create routines. Schedule yourself to get up and going to bed around the same time each day. Also try to maintain a standard study time every day where you typically find yourself being the most productive. Don’t forget to include pleasurable activities in this schedule such as exercising or time with friends. Once you have figured out the time of day when your mind is sharpest, then make sure to set that time aside for studying and working on projects.
- Organize your workspace. Make sure your study zone is set up so you can easily find what you need.
- Maintain a “knowledge vault”. Save your work so you can easily access it from one semester to the next along with important ideas, resources and data
- Use online tool to keep you organized. There are a variety of online tools that you can access on your computer or any mobile device to help you stay organized and connect with instructors and fellow students any time and from any location. A few useful tools include: Questia, Brainify, inClass, iCyte or Toodledo.
These helpful organization tips should allow you to get a jump start on organization to prevent end-of-semester chaos from getting the better of you.
What tips do you know for staying organized and achieving student success?