Hello! My name is Lauren Winkler. I am a junior in Computer
Science Engineering at Penn State! This summer I have been working here in
State College at the Penn State Applied Research Lab. I can’t believe I am
already going into my junior year and halfway done with college! It seems like
not too long ago I was a shy freshman packing up and getting ready to start my
engineering education here at Penn State. I know from experience that one of
the hardest things about the transition to college is time management. There
are no longer a set number of hours for school or a specific time for lunch.
You do not have the structure that was there throughout the past years. You
must figure out how to use your time wisely. I hope to provide you with some
tips on how to plan your time so that you have time to study but also make time
to enjoy college and have fun too.
Keep a Schedule! Keeping
a schedule helps to visualize your time commitments and also helps you not to
forget any important meetings or events! Print out your class schedule. Then
before the start of each week write in what you are going to do every hour! It
truly helps! First add all the tests and/or quizzes. Then add meetings for
clubs and activities. Then in the free time write what you should study/work
on. Do you have an hour between classes? Go find a place in one of the
buildings between the classes where you can finish homework! Don’t forget to
schedule time to work out and eat too! It helps to know what your plan for the
day is so you don’t waste time and end up with a pile of work at midnight! And
you will have more time to do fun things!
There are several ways you can set up a schedule. A popular
technique is using Google Calendar. This allows you to see and edit your
calendar from your computer, phone, or tablet. You can also buy a planner from
the office supply store.
Here is how I set up
my schedule:
I choose to print out my calendar because it is easier for
me to visualize my time management.
1.
Go to elion. Click on Student Logon.
2.
Login using your Access Account.
3.
Click on Student Schedule.
4.
Select the semester and go to the weekly view.
5.
Print out 15 copies.
6.
Take a thick black pen and write the months and
days for each week in the semester.
7.
Use colorful pens to mark the weeks with the
important dates you get throughout the first week:
a.
Exams
b.
Meetings
c.
Projects
d.
Holidays
Having a schedule helps me to manage my time by showing me
those blocks of time between classes that I can spend getting work done, or
going to the gym instead of aimlessly waiting for time to pass. It helps me
make the most of my time.
I strongly encourage you to find a time management technique
that helps you stay on top of your classes and also allows you to make time to
have fun!
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