{"id":5116,"date":"2017-05-31T13:38:34","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T13:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/?p=5116"},"modified":"2018-06-12T09:42:02","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T09:42:02","slug":"top-tips-to-stay-organised-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/top-tips-to-stay-organised-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips To Stay Organised at University"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Being a student is tough. Our schedules are constantly filled with classes and hours in the University library, and not to mention squeezing in a time slot to prepare meals.<\/h2>\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t be organised about it. Below are my 5 tips on how I stay sane with my mountain of workload and crazy study schedule.<\/p>\n

1. To Do List<\/h4>\n

I cannot stress enough on how this is the key to being organised. Something as simple as a list of things to do can definitely make a huge difference.<\/p>\n

I like to write out a numbered list priortising the important ones first. I also include a little checkbox at the side of the list so I can put a tick on it once its completed. \u00a0I personally like to carry around a notebook with me as it also includes other things such as important reminders and appointments.<\/p>\n

Bare in mind that your list has to be realistic, there’s no point writing down ten things to do when you know you only have time to do five of them. You should write out the list based on your pace. This brings on to my next tip, time management.<\/p>\n

2. Scheduling your time correctly<\/h4>\n

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For friends who know me, they would have seen my colourful schedule\/timetables by now made by my huge collection of Stabilo coloured pens. I recommend making a weekly schedule. This is an excellent way of having a rough idea on how much revision you get done after each week.<\/p>\n

I also like to accommodate a time slot for my cooking and study breaks (Netflix sessions are also just as important haha). \u00a0I also keep a slot for an hour gym session usually at the end of the day 3-4 times a week.<\/p>\n

3. Maintain a good diet (most of the time!)<\/h4>\n

I cannot stress how important it is to have a well balanced meal. Trust me! I\u2019ve tried skipping through meals to get more work done but I just find myself unable to concentrate and getting tired easily. There lots of different ways to prepare your meals. A\u00a0lot of my friends like to prepare weekly meals every Sunday, so all they have to do is heat it up in the microwave and they\u2019re good to go. However, for me I prefer to make meals fresh on most days.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, I’m not asking you to take 3 hours out of your schedule to prepare gourmet meals (I\u2019m a horrible cook!) but there are simple recipes I like to follow online and books that guide me through making delicious and simple meals. Most only take up to an\u00a0hour to make – max! I also know its tempting to skip through breakfast to sneak in extra hours of sleep before a long\u00a0 day of classes. But, in my experience, I am able to study and concentrate better after a good breakfast. My personal favourites are avocado on toast or a simple smoothie. These can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

4. Staying up to date with lectures<\/h4>\n

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No one likes to have a piled up workload waiting for them, staring at them as they procastinate. To prevent this, I make sure that I stay up to date with my lectures. I personally like to type out my notes as this saves a lot of time. Here is my routine:<\/p>\n