Meet Keyana Foreman! She is involved in Welcome Weeks Crew, Parent Ambassador, Students Advocating Strong Sisterhood, Black Alumni Scholar, Black Student Association and Academic Enrichment Program. Keyana’s hobbies include reading and playing her guitar. She loves burgers and dancing!

Hello! If you are reading this, today I am here to inform you and your student about time management. Sadly, we only have 24 hours in day which is not enough but with these few tips, your student can learn the art of doing work and still having time to participate in events on campus.

So, let’s get right into it! First things first, your student should learn his or her schedule. This may seem small, but it definitely helps a student know when they have a break and their availability. Having my schedule placed on my wall really assisted me when it came down to having different activities to do. As I got more involved on campus I needed a reminder of when I had class or an important meeting. Getting a planner can also help your student. It will keep them organized and aware of the future. They can plan their week accordingly and not be caught off guard. This one is my personal favorite because I am involved in many organizations here on campus and my planner keeps me on track.

Another way to improve time management would be to set aside time to study for certain subjects or activities. Trying to find a balance between the two can be difficulty, but it is definitely possible. The syllabus should be looked over thoroughly and then it can be decided which classes may be slightly more challenging. Your student can start with the more difficult subjects first and then move on to their easier subjects. They should try to pick days that are their least busy. This allows for your student to be prepared for possible upcoming exams or quizzes! I have found this most effective for me. Once I found this tactic, it really held me accountable and made me more responsible of what I needed completed. This cut down on stress for me and I was also able to focus more on my personal health. I am also able to choose what days I can hang with friends or do some of my favorite hobbies.

The last way that your student can master time management would be to set achievable goals. Setting goals allows for your student to excel not only academically, but socially, mentally, emotionally, etc. It also helps with prioritizing. The stages of completing this goal by a certain time will become the main focus on successfully reaching their goal. Their goals should be doable and realistic. Unrealistic goal setting can cause a lot of stress on a person which is why your student should start small and work their way up. Setting goals keeps me from procrastinating, meeting deadlines, and most importantly avoiding stressful situations.

So today I have discussed ways to improve your students time management skills and how building these habits can benefit their overall college experience. I hope these tips were helpful and that your student is successful here on campus.