I know a lot of you have already went back to school or started classes this past week but I figured I would give some advice on how to stay organized in school. I like to stay organized because if I don't, everything gets discombobulated and scattered and I forget my homework and papers and it's just a hot mess. HOT MESS.
(Once I forgot that I had a paper due because I lost my syllabus and when I finally remembered, it was due that night and I had to write it in like five hours. NO BUENO.)
So that is one of the reasons why I try to stay organized. I do have procrastination issues sometimes but I like not having to worry about what's due or if I'm missing something.
So let's get started.
The first thing I use to stay organized is a planner.
(Planner- Greenroom from Target July 2013- June 2014)
In my planner I write down when homework is due and any upcoming projects that I need to start working on. Planners aren't for everyone so if you aren't a planner person, you can use your phone. When I forget my planner I like to use the notes feature on my Iphone to write to do lists. Or if I'm in a hurry I will text myself a reminder.
Another thing you can do to stay organized is to make sure you are prepared. Come to class with a backpack, pen, pencil, paper, binder, etc. For each class I have a different binder. (Don't try to cram all of your classes into one binder, it starts to get confusing when you do that).
I like to especially keep my binders organized because that's where I keep everything.
(Binder: Biglots)
I got this really cute pink binder from Biglots and it is an inch and a half because I like big binders (and I cannot lie). On the inside I like to have my syllabus on the left with the list of assignments. This helps keep me on track and I can see it everyday so I don't forget what's due. On the right side of my binder I put extra sheets of paper for any reminders or quick notes.
(Folders: Biglots)
Next in my binder I put any coursepacks I need so the pages don't get lost. This is the one I'm using this semester (but not all classes have coursepacks). Next I have two different folders. The first folder I put assignments from the lecture portion of the class and any extra notes or power points. The second folder I put assignments and extra papers from the lab portion of my class.
Another important thing you need for class are pencils, pens, highlighters, etc. I like to put mine in a cute pencil case.
(Pencil case: Office Max)
In the outside pockets I put note cards, post-it notes, and extra lead for my mechanical pencils. Inside my pencil case I put all of my pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, mini stapler, sharpies, etc. I like to be prepared and I like to color coordinate my notes with different sections or chapters we are doing in class.
Last but not least, you need a backpack or a cute tote to carry everything in. I have a backpack because I like to carry a lot of stuff and books can be heavy. Sometimes I bring my laptop to class and it's convenient to just slip it in my backpack.
The bag I use has a bunch of pockets (even one that's insulated for lunches or snacks!)
(Backpack: Dakine backpacks, purchased from my school bookstore)
I put everything in my backpack! And I organize it from largest to smallest so everything is easy to get to.
I know this was a super long blog so thank you for reading it. I really hope that it helped you out or gave you some new pointers. Let me know if you have questions about staying organized in school or if there is anything that you would add.
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
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