Effective Time Management for College Students
Time management is crucial for college students to excel academically while juggling various responsibilities. Balancing study, work, social life, and family requires careful planning to meet academic expectations. The "College Rule" suggests spending two to four hours studying outside class for every hour in class, emphasizing the importance of commitment and dedication to succeed in college courses. However, many students struggle to allocate sufficient time, facing legitimate concerns about meeting academic demands. Professors expect students to adhere to the College Rule but have limited influence on students' study habits. To address time constraints, students can consider taking online or self-paced courses and seek advice from counselors or instructors to navigate challenging subjects effectively.
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Time Management 0 Time management is an important factor for all college students. 0 It can help struggling students turn around their grades. 0 It is easy to get lost in the social freedom that accompanies college life. 0 Balancing work and play can be difficult. 0 College students find themselves short on time. 0 Work 0 Study 0 Social life 0 Family
The College Rule In order to realize their potential in a college-level course students should study from two to four hours outside class for every hour spent in class.
The College Rule Credit Hours of the Course Hours Studying Outside of Class 3 credit hours 6 to 12 hours 4 credit hours 8 to 16 hours 5 credit hours 10 to 20 hours 6 credit hours 12 to 24 hours Minimum: 12 hours of class + 24 hours of studying = 36 hours of commitment
Legitimate Concerns 0Many students say they simply don t have enough time to dedicate to The College Rule. 0You may have to plan carefully to take classes during particular semesters.
Legitimate Concerns, continued. 0Take difficult subjects when 0 your other academic obligations are minimal. 0 your other demands are minimal. 0Consider: 0 online courses 0 self-paced courses 0Talk to a counselor or instructor for advice.
Your Professors Expectations 0Professors (and tutors) genuinely want students to succeed, but can do very little (if anything) to help the student commit to study time. 0Every college professor runs their class according to The College Rule.
Your Professors Expectations, continued. 0A professor (or tutor) is there to facilitate your learning in class and that s all. 0 Professors (or tutors) cannot offer a quick fix for the problem not enough time. 0 The college determines what an instructor must cover each semester. 0 The college also expects students to study for 2 4 hours outside of class, per class.
Your Professors Expectations, continued. 0Only a very bad instructor would soften standards and make a class easier just to facilitate students lack of time to commit to class.
Your Professors Expectations, continued. 0Instructors have enough experience to hear your situation and give you advice. 0Decisions are ultimately up to the student. 0Professors (or tutors) can also advise you on ways to maximize the effectiveness of the time you have available to study. 0Just ask.
Time Management Strategies 0Prioritize your activities. Think about the things you do that take up your time, then prioritize them. 0studying 0work 0television 0friends 0sports 0shopping
Time Management Strategies, continued. 0Set realistic goals. Set a goal to have assignments completed by specific dates and times. 0Set realistic goals. 0Set attainable goals.
Time Management Strategies, continued. 0Feeling listless? Make a list! Make a To Do list to manage your tasks. 0 To Do lists can be 0daily 0weekly 0Transfer incomplete tasks to the next day s list.
Time Management Strategies, continued. 0Avoid management by crisis. This is a phrase that describes the way heavy procrastinators run their daily business. 0A crisis is a situation that requires immediate attention or there will be immediate consequences. 0Working under pressure like this creates stress.
Time Management Strategies, continued. 0Just say no. Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least. (famous philosopher) 0Learn to politely say no to free up time for the things that matter most. 0School 0Family 0Work 0etc.
Time Management Strategies, continued. 0Don t forget to reward yourself. Discipline is the art of delaying gratification, not avoiding it. 0As you set a goal, set a reward for yourself once the goal is accomplished.
Time Management Strategies, continued. 0Use a daily planner. This is an advanced type of To Do list. 0Use the sample planner as a guide. 0Complete a weekly or monthly To Do list that is updated at the start of each week. 0Be flexible! 0Stick to the schedule!
