Time Management For Students

Importance of Time Management in the Student’s Life

The classroom is the place for students to further their knowledge through education, but not all learning and Institute’s obligations happen during the class day. Coursework, extracurricular activities and other obligations can easily consume a student's day. Time management is important for ensuring that students perform well.

Class Schedules

o    Students in colleget often find their classes take up a good deal of the day. College classes can begin at 8 a.m. or earlier and continue into the evening. A student might attend four or more classes, depending on his schedule. With long class days, it is important for students to manage their time well to complete assignments and fit in other obligations.

Studies

o    With instructors giving out class assignments, a student will need to spend additional time outside of the classroom learning. Homework, class projects and tests can consume much of a student's free time. In addition, midterm exams and finals can require common late-night cram sessions. Course loads can vary and students might need to spend additional time studying subjects they have difficulty comprehending. This only reinforces how valuable a student's time is and why he must manage it well to be successful.

Extracurricular Activities

o    Students participating in extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, will find their time further restrained. Involvement in these activities takes time away studying and completing assignments. This makes time management even more important. College students who have sports scholarships must balance their sport obligations with their education.

Personal Life

o    Students must also have a life outside of school. Spending time with friends, family and having fun is important to provide a healthy balance. To successfully satisfy their personal life and meet education obligations, students must learn to juggle the two effectively by managing time well.

Jobs

o    Some students work part-time and full-time jobs. A student might do this for spending money or to help pay for her schooling and other bills. When work takes time away from studying, personal life and extracurricular activities, a student must learn to be especially proficient at balancing all aspects. This is where prioritizing can be helpful. A student must prioritize what comes first in her life. If a job starts to interfere with school, a student might need to change her work schedule or find a different job.

Time Management Tips

o    Because a student's time is so valuable, it is important to use it wisely. This can be done by taking advantage of idle time that could be spent studying. This could happen during lunch, on the bus ride to and from school or before a class starts. By taking advantage of these extra minutes, you will more efficiently use your time, reducing time spent studying at home, which will leave time for other activities.

Another useful tip is to find out when you do your best work. Some students are night owls and perform well late into the evening. Others perform better in the morning. Find out which time works for you and concentrate studying and assignment efforts during that period. This uses your time more effectively.