Trying to balance attending lectures and tutorials, doing assignments and preparing for exams \u2013 all whilst trying to maintain a social life \u2013 can be really tricky. When you\u2019re trying to juggle various deadlines and commitments, organisation is key. Here are some handy tips and tricks to help you stay organised this semester.<\/p>\n
Keep a diary, planner or calendar.<\/strong> There\u2019s no worse feeling than realising you have an assignment due this week that you haven\u2019t started yet. Having something to keep track of all of your important deadlines will help you stay organised and on-task, which can seriously reduce your stress levels.<\/p>\n Make to-do lists.<\/strong> To-do lists don\u2019t just help you stay on top of your work, they also improve your motivation! Breaking big pieces of work down into little tasks allows you to work much more efficiently and the feeling of crossing something off your list can be super satisfying.<\/p>\n Set up a filing system.<\/strong> Find a way to organise all of your lecture notes to avoid panicking when you can\u2019t find something. Ring binders and coloured folders are a great way to do this. If you\u2019re more digitally inclined, create separate folders on your computer or laptop to store your notes and work for each unit.<\/p>\n Avoid overloading.<\/strong> You\u2019ve probably got enough on your plate with university, so try not to overcommit yourself to work, social plans or extra-curricular activities. Learning to say \u201cno\u201d can be difficult but it\u2019s even more difficult to finish an assignment or study for an exam when you haven\u2019t left yourself enough time.<\/p>\n Get organised in other areas of your life.<\/strong> It\u2019s even harder to stay organised at university when the rest of your life is in disarray. Having a regular sleep schedule, meal planning and keeping your room and study space tidy will help you think more clearly and focus on your studies.<\/p>\n