Basic time management techniques help students balance busy schedules<\/p>\n
Finding a balance between personal life and school can be a struggle that determines whether you are a part-time or full-time student.<\/p>\n
Being a full-time student helps you complete your college education faster, but sometimes working or parenting prevents us from doing so.<\/p>\n
With simple time-management tips and planning, you can take your schedule from part-time to full-time.<\/p>\n
Using a planner <\/strong> Do not forget to include things such as appointments, picking the kids up from school and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n Be sure to leave enough space to write down your assignments and due dates. Having this visual representation of your day-to-day life will help you see when you have free time and help you decide how you use it.<\/p>\n In your planner you should also leave yourself a block of time where you can sit down and complete your assignments.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t put things off until the last minute,\u201d said Brittany England, 30, drug and alcohol studies major.<\/p>\n It is always best to complete assignments right away, and never wait until the night before or the day of to finish them.<\/p>\n Balancing school and work \u00a0<\/strong> It is also important to keep in mind that San Jose City College offers many classes throughout the day.\u00a0If you work mornings, there are classes available during the evening and vice versa.<\/p>\n Online courses are also a great way for students to work classes into their busy and sometimes unpredictable schedules.<\/p>\n While not every course SJCC has to offer is available online, you will find many required general education subjects such as English, math, history and humanities.<\/p>\n Making a to-do list<\/strong> By having a list of tasks, you are more likely to stay focused throughout the day and complete everything you set out to do.<\/p>\n For extra motivation, reward yourself with a treat at the end of the day for completing your to-do list.<\/p>\n When it comes to studying or completing the tasks on your to-do list, be sure all distractions are turned off.\u00a0By turning off all distractions you will be better focused on the tasks at hand, and work more efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n Planning ahead and getting help<\/strong> By planning ahead you will give yourself a buffer of time to finish everything on your to-do list, even if unexpected events throw off your schedule.<\/p>\n If you are having difficulty with your assignments you should plan ahead and \u201cget a tutor,\u201d said Rosalie Crawford, 19, child development major.<\/p>\n Having a tutor will help you with any struggles you may have and help you stay on track with your assignments.<\/p>\n By following these tips hopefully you can manage to find time in your schedule to go from being a part-time student to a full-time student.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Basic time management techniques help students balance busy schedules Finding a balance between personal life and school can be a struggle that determines whether you are a part-time or full-time student. Being a full-time student helps you complete your college education faster, but sometimes working or parenting prevents us from doing so. With simple time-management…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":88912,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"staff_name":[636],"class_list":["post-9174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-campus-life","staff_name-marc-brodeur"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe first step to successful time management is purchasing a daily planner, in which you can write out your daily schedule for the entire semester.<\/p>\n
\nIn terms of work, one of the best things you can do is take the majority\u00a0of your classes on your days off.<\/p>\n
\nAt the start of every day you should also make a to-do list that includes everything you need to accomplish for the day.<\/p>\n
\nAlways make sure you plan ahead and expect the unexpected.<\/p>\n