How to Keep Organized

When the semester comes to an end, finals, holidays, papers and interviews are consuming your mind. How do you manage to stay organized? With these easy steps, I’ll tell you how to keep a positive mind and put yourself in order for an easy finish semester.

Julie Feldington, a freshman at New Paltz College, learned the hard way during her first semester at college. “It is very important to be organized. Procrastination is something hard to keep away from and a calendar will keep you on track because no one else is going to,” said Feldington.

Feldington recommended, don’t wait to study till the last minute and try studying a week before to know the material and you won’t forget it as easily. “Different notebooks for every class, a whiteboard to write for a to do list, agenda and a folders for every class for handouts has helped me keep everything in line,” said Feldington.

Make Lists. Having a To Do list is something that will help you not forget certain important assignments. Holiday shopping lists, assignment lists, and things you need to get done will not be forgotten if you put your list in a good place you might see daily.

Planner: With so many finals or interviews coming up it’s hard to keep everything in track. Make sure to use a planner so you will not forget these important dates. Remember to be prepared for finals by writing down days to start studying for these finals.

Folders: By the end of the semester most students are bombarded with unbelievable amounts of paper work, many papers you will be lost without and many papers just cluttering your busy mind. Sort through them and make sure to have important papers ready and non-important papers out of your way.

Start Assignments early: Every student knows how to under estimate their time when it comes to finals week. Make sure you start research papers early, start going over your notes at least every night for five minutes the week before an exam, and do not wait till last minute.

Good Nights Rest: Without a rested and peaceful mind you will never be able to keep it together. In a world of students who never get sleep try your best to separate yourself from that and get eight hours of rest nightly. 

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