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How Do I Manage My Time? |
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Successful academic semesters are the result of a well-developed schedule that considers long term and short term goals. A good schedule includes four activities every day. They are:
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- Sleeping
- Eating
- Studying (time in class and out)
- Leisure time (including exercise)
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If you do too much of these and skip another, your schedule will be unbalanced. When this happens, you end up being less productive in the things that you do. |
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According to Dr. Jay Buchanan, Director of the Counseling Services at Juniata College, the single reason most often given by college freshmen for not achieving at least a "C" average during the first semester is poor use of time. Try to organize yourself and manage your time effectively to meet your own needs and adapt to your strengths. Utilize the time at which you are most effective in studying. Everyone has a different cycle for sleeping, eating, studying, and leisure time. You need to develop your own schedule, and more importantly, STICK TO IT!
It's a good idea to have several schedules:
Semester-Long |
At the beginning of the semester, post an academic calendar in a visible place (like over your desk) that includes dates when you have tests, papers due, and final exams (most professors give these dates on a syllabus at the beginning of the semester). This will make you aware of deadlines and prepare you for the weeks with many things scheduled. Using colored pens on the calendar for different classes or activities can be added help. |
Weekly |
Have a consistent weekly schedule that lists class times, study times, and activity time (like exercise or your favorite TV show). You should also develop a weekly "to do list", noting what needs to be done for the week after consulting the syllabus for each class, and adding personal and social goals. This will prevent you from getting behind in any of your courses and help you to keep a balanced schedule. |
Daily |
Some people find it helpful to write a daily list of homework to do, places to go, and people to call and/or visit. Your "weekly to do list" can easily convert into such a daily schedule. |
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When developing your own personal schedule, keep two things in mind:
- Keep It Flexible: Be prepared for unexpected things: a date, an illness, a movie on TV, or a project that takes longer than expected.
- Consider Others: You can't compare your schedule to anyone else's because everyone has different cycles. Realize that your schedule will effect others, especially your roommate's schedule. It's critical to communicate with each other and be willing to accept differences.
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Did You Know?!!! |
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In an Average Week...
Total Number of Hours: 168 |
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Hours Spent Sleeping (7 hr. Per Night Average) |
49 |
Hours Spent In Class (Includes Walking To & From) |
17 |
Hours Spent Studying (2 Hours for Every 1 Hour in Class) |
30 |
Hours of Personal Hygiene |
7 |
Hours Spent Eating (1/2 Hour for Breakfast & Lunch each, 1 Hour for Dinner) |
14 |
Hours Spent Exercising |
5 |
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Hours Unaccounted For: 46 |
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Each week the average UConn student has over 45 hours of unclaimed time! Managing that time effectively will help you to accomplish your academic tasks as well as allowing you time to fulfill your personal needs. |
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