Staying organized can be difficult for some, as a college student. I’m pretty organized but my roomie is a hot mess. Don’t get me wrong she is very nice, but she doesn’t know where she sets anything down losing things constantly, she is late to her classes most days, and leaves assignments behind getting scored a “big fat zero” because she misplaced her assignment to never turn it in. I think she needs an organization course or intervention.
I’ve tried to give her tips to get organized time and time again, but something always happens and there is always an excuse so now I turn to you. Maybe, just maybe, you need help in staying organized as a college student, and maybe you will use my tips to help you be more prepared in your day’s task.
Four tools that help you stay organized as a college student
1. List – list are great and their greater when you use them. If I don’t keep a list, then things just don’t get done as they should, something always gets left out!. You can write down things that need to get done or use you cell phone or computer for this to-do list.
2. Calendar – Just like making list, use a calendar on your wall, cell phone, or computer for important task that have deadlines. Don’t forget to set a reminder!
3. Microsoft Outlook – your best friend. If I get an important email I can set a reminder if needed, flag an item to set as a task for a specific day, and I can color code my email or task to set importance and urgency.
4. Keep a day planner – Important information such as contacts, calendar and task right by your side.
5. Your cell phone – Your phone is a lot like a day planner; contacts, task, and calendar your data and it’s always by your side. Many phones have other applications that can keep you organized as well, like calorie counters, dictionary applications, budget keepers and other like applications.
Keep it simple and find the best tools for you reeds. I’ve plenty more tools for staying organized up my sleeve to go over later. What are your favorite tools or applications to stay organized? Please share by commenting below.
