#schoolorganization

Planner/Agenda/Calendar

Purpose: To track important dates (e.g. deadlines, test dates), and set reminders

To-Do List

Purpose: To break down big tasks into smaller, manageable steps so it doesn't feel as intimidating to start a major project.

Study Space

Purpose: To find a place where you can study in peace.

Reminder: Make sure to keep it clean, organized, and simple (i.e. Don't put too many things on the desk, like decor, or you will most likely get distracted.)

Binders/Digital Folders

Purpose: To differentiate your course work/notes.

Extra Tip: Use a file folder instead of separate one-subject folders to avoid losing important papers.

Label

Purpose: To avoid confusion.

Extra Tip: Use different colours for different subjects.

Time Blocking

Purpose: To stay on track and establish a routine.

Extra Tip: Use a digital calendar so you can see notifications on your phone.

Minimize Distractions

Purpose: Very obvious, but to get work done.

Extra Tip: Get an accountability buddy that will help you not get distracted by being beside you while you work.

Ask Questions ASAP

Purpose: To prevent any confusion, and avoid late email replies by your professor.

Regularly Check Emails and Communication Channels

Back to School 1 – Back from School

Hallo ihr Lieben,

ich hatte euch ja mittgeteilt, dass es in den nächsten Wochen um das Thema Back to School gehen soll, auch wenn das für einige wohl zu früh ist.

Ich habe lange überlegt, mit welchem Beitrag ich anfange, Essentials, How to organize school suplies, how to make a Planner work etc. So ganz konnte ich mich da nicht entscheiden, also habe ich mir überlegt was macht man als erstes.…

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Products:

Mead FiveStar NoteBinder

Up&Up 5 Pack Assorted Index Dividers (8.5'-11')

Mead FiveStar College Ruled Reinforced Filler Paper

Greenroom Planner (6.5'-8') or Lilly Pulitzer Large Agenda

Up&Up 12 count pack of highlighters in assorted colours

Post-It 66 Count Durable Tabs (1')

Silver Metal Nesh Drawer Organizer

High Sierra Grip backpack or a North Face backpack

Side Click mechanical pencils

Binder Organization

Personally because I have 6-7 classes daily, I took out the two grey binder dividers that came with the Mead FiveStar Notebinder in favor of seven colourful Up&Up binder dividers for each class. Behind each divider I place class notes, handouts and project notes for easy access. In the divider pocket, I place homework I have for that class inside so I see it right away.

In the clear slip covers already in the Mead FiveStar Notebinder, I place class syllabuses or very important notes I'll need throughout the year (I.e. math formula sheets or cheat sheets for physics).

I use the college-ruled paper in the Notebinder until it runs out, then replace it with Mead FiveStar College-Ruled Reinforced paper so the pages don't tear out from frequent use.

Planner Organization:

Whether you have a Lilly Pulitzer Agenda, or opted for the cheaper Greenroom alternative, you can still use Post-It tabs to mark which day you're on and the monthly overview in a different colour for easy access to your planner

With black ballpoint pen, write in the month calendar important dates or school events coming up, including test dates or project due dates. In the weekly view, write in each day the same events so you don't forget you have them because they were only written on the monthly calendar!

Next, highlight certain events in a highlighter colour. For example, I only use orange, pink, and yellow highlighters and highlight school events or test/projects in orange, the times I have to work in pink, and other, less important happenings in yellow. Highlight these events on the weekly view too so they catch your attention.

Desk Organization:

Use your desk drawer organizer/divider to separate sticky notes (Post-Its), extra pens and pencils, paper clips, note cards, and erasers.

In larger desk drawers, store last semester's class notes (each class with its own binder) inside for quick review as needed.