organization

Strategies and tools used to manage your work and time

In college (particularly compared to high school settings) the ability to manage one’s time becomes much more important. You are more likely to have out-of-class assignments and projects with potentially competing timelines, not to mention things like work, home/family life, etc.

Organization is critical to balancing all these things. Something as simple as using a calendar or planner can help you see when an assignment is coming up, and if that might compete with a big exam in another class or a busy time at work.

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.

Eleanor Roosevelt

How can I improve my Organization?

Strategies to Use

Either on your phone or in a paper format, use a calendar to track your classes, work shifts, and other events.
Make sure to block out dedicated time to study, especially when big assignments, projects, or exams are coming up.
Set aside a time early each week (e.g., Sunday evening or Monday morning) to look at what’s ahead. This will help you prepare for particularly busy times or shift things around as needed.
Make a to-do list each week and cross off items as they get done.

Resources at Albany State

Student Success: Our Student Success initiatives at Albany State are designed to help you connect with the right campus resources to help you succeed academically and socially.
- Effective transition programs that help incoming Rams fully acclimate to the ASU experience;
- Training and development throughout the semester for students to become self-regulated learners;
- Individualized assistance with study strategies, time management, and balancing college life; and
- Opportunities for students to develop into strong student leaders by expanding their academic networks, connecting them with appropriate campus resources, and helping them craft their own leadership identity.
Academic Support Services: Supplies Learning Centers that are located on both the East and West campuses. The primary purpose of the Centers is to promote student achievement, retention, and graduation by assisting students in enhancing their reading, writing, critical thinking, and lower and upper-level math skills in core and content area courses and helping them achieve college success and, ultimately, graduation.
“Individual Success Consultations”: (ISC) provides opportunities for students to develop critical college life skills in a nurturing, one-on-one environment. Students can meet regularly with student success staff to help them work through barriers and stay on track during the first year.

Online Resources

All of the apps below are free for both iOS and Android and can help you organize your schedule and assignments