Get organized before the semester starts!

Don’t fool yourself into thinking you’ll have time once the semester starts.  

You want to start organized and stay organized. These steps will reduce the start of the semester overwhelm and directly contribute to your academic success.

Create a Master Schedule

Before the semester commences, craft a master schedule. Incorporate class times, study sessions, and other commitments. This visual aid promotes time management, helping you see where your time goes.

Organize Your Room

Research shows that students that have organized, clutter-free rooms get better grades.  Create a dedicated area conducive to learning, minimizing distractions and enhancing focus. A thoughtfully organized study environment contributes to efficient study sessions.

Familiarize Themselves with Course Materials

Prior to the start of the semester, review syllabi and course materials. This proactive approach aids in grasping the upcoming topics, reducing initial stress, and fostering a sense of preparedness.

Get Books/Resources Needed

Get your textbooks and resources early on. Waiting until the last minute can lead to unnecessary stress and potential delays can mean missing important work in the first week of the semester. Have a place for your books/folder/notebooks etc. so you always know where they are and keep them organized.

Organize Your Computer 

Clean up your desktop.  Create a file system for each semester.  Inside each semester, create file folders for each class.  If you have large assignments, that are multiple steps, create a separate folder for that assignment.

 Take 30 minutes each day before the semester starts to tackle one item on this list.  By concentrating on these specific actions, you can lay a solid foundation for a successful and well-organized start to your semester. These steps not only contribute to academic preparedness but also instill habits that can positively impact your semester success.

Here's to your BEST SEMESTER EVER!

Dagny

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