This may be the first time you’ve had to be responsible for your own schedule.
You can use the material on the Getting Organised pages.
- Use a digital or paper calendar (or both), add in all your lecture, assignment hand in dates etc.
- Use a day & week planner.
- Put planners where you will see them.
- Develop a system to organise your notes and other paperwork.Plan for roughly two hours of independent study for every one hour spent in class.
- Categorize tasks by urgency and importance to avoid spending time on low-value activities.
- Treat university like a 9-to-5 job to keep evenings free for societies, social activities, and rest without feeling guilty
Planners to download
Be Aware
Overcommitting in Freshers’ Week: Join societies, but limit commitments in your first term while adjusting to the workload.
Underestimating prep time: University seminars require reading and preparation beforehand, not just afterwards.
Studying in bed: Keep work and sleep spaces separate to maintain focus while studying and preserve sleep quality.