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Surviving the first couple of weeks can be difficult, but with some exceptional organizational skills, the semester can turn out a lot easier to conquer. Here are some easy tips to help you stay as organized as possible this semester.


Plan Ahead

Planning ahead is always the key to everything. By planning out your weekly, or even monthly schedule shows you what you have to account for in the future. This will keep you from falling behind and getting your work done early. If you didn’t have a planner before, it might be time to get one. If you already have one, this is the time to start using it.

Develop a schedule

By developing a schedule, you’ll know what you have to do for each and every day. Getting in a new routine will help you adjust to the new semester. Having a schedule for when you are going to do homework, work out or even relax will ensure a simple way to stay organized throughout the day. Even a sleep schedule will help with your organization. According to sleepfoundation.org, one of the most important sleep hygiene measures is to maintain a consistent sleeping schedule. This will ensure energy throughout the day, which will lead to being able to accomplish more and staying committed to your weekly schedules.

Find a note structure that works well for you

It is important to find a way to take notes that are well thought out and organized when attending a class. While color coding and highlighting may not work the same for everyone. Finding a way to look back at your notes and know what it means is important to surviving the semester. If you aren’t sure what note taking style works for you, try out a few different ways. With that being said, having separate notebooks and binders for individual classes will make sure that confusion is avoided when studying.


The start of a semester can be daunting, but keeping organizational tips in mind can help you get through it on top.

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