When summer comes to an end, getting back into the swing of school can be difficult.
For most students, early morning classes and a growing list of assignments can be daunting. However, the jolt back to student life after a lengthy break doesn't have to be painful. To help you navigate your return to being a full-time student, the Editorial Board shares ways students can combat a loss of motivation and organization right in time for FDOC.
Organization and time management come easier to some than others. However, adopting new routines and habits can be helpful organization tools, even for those who struggle.
The best way to stay on top of assignments and due dates is to invest in a paper planner or a planner app.
Online agendas like myHomework can send reminders on assignments and lay out your workload for the week, all on one screen. Inputting each class' syllabus into your planner during the first week can help avoid the stress of adjusting to a new schedule.
Another helpful habit is separating your living area from your studying area.
The comfort and coziness of our beds may feel impossible to leave at times, but relocating to the library, a coffee shop or any other dedicated study spot can help elevate productivity. Our bedrooms and living quarters are where we eat, sleep and binge-watch Netflix. Therefore, they can subconsciously keep our brains at that resting mentality.
Whether it is getting fresh air on the quad while reading a book for class or grinding out a paper on the eighth floor of Davis Library, leaving your bed is a good option to revamp your productivity.
Having social incentives to get work done can be helpful as well. Finding friends who are taking the same classes and working together on assignments is a great way to make connections and get resources. A go-to classmate to work on group projects could even become a new friend outside of class.
