Deadline! A word that no one\nreally likes, especially students. There was a moment in every student’s life\nwhen a deadline crept imperceptibly, and a 3000 word essay had to be written\novernight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, that doesn’t have to\nhappen every time you’ve been asked for an essay, project, or homework\nassignment. The life of a student obliges to prioritize learning. The main task\nis to learn how to template everything in a way that there is time for\nparticipation in student organizations and events, hanging out with friends, trying\nout new hobbies, and, perhaps, even for getting enough sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With my five year experience of\nbeing a student (firstly on a Bachelor\u2019s and afterwards on a Mater\u2019s level), I\ncan say with confidence that it is possible to achieve successful time\nmanagement. Practice and willingness to change are essential here. In addition,\nit requires a completely new daily routine. To cut long story short, let\u2019s\nbriefly discuss some tips and tricks that were helpful for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Invest in a desk calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This option helps me to be\norganized. It doesn’t matter what size this calendar will be, the main thing is\nthat you will have a whole month in front of your eyes. Thus you can distribute your tasks evenly, and\nnot leave everything till the las moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Start making a to-do list<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It sounds corny, but it really\nworks! This technique will help keeping track of what needs to be done by the\nend of the current week. Start with upcoming deadlines and list them in the importance\norder. Crossing the completed tasks off in this list is such a pleasure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t delay your homework for the next day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Try doing your homework on the\nsame day you get the assignment. The new information is still fresh in your\nmemory, and you will get through the tasks much faster! Thus, there will be\nmore time for checking and there will be no need to be nervous and rush at the\nlast minute before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get ready for the lessons with friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Make an appointment with a few\nfriends and meet after school to do assignments together. If the meeting is\nalready scheduled, you will not want to let your friends down and come up with\nexcuses at the last moment. The social aspect is also important, because it is\nimperative to maintain good relations with other students at the university!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find your favourite place to study<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to find a place where you get\nused to doing your homework. The location should be quiet, spacious and\nsufficiently lit. The fewer distractions, the more productive you will be. The\nlibrary is my favourite place to study. I am sure that you will find a comfortable\nenvironment for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t be afraid to interact with teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not sure whether you understand\nthe topic or assignment talk to your professor! Maybe he will give advice or a\nhint that will be very valuable and helpful. Don’t be afraid to say your doubts\nout loud. The professor in his turn will appreciate your activity and interest\nin the subject. Nevertheless you shouldn’t contact the teacher on the last day\nbefore the submission of a large project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Listen to yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The very first semester in a university is usually a busy period. As a student at Hanken School of Economics, I can confirm this. While studying should be a priority, remember to take care of yourself and take breaks. Sometimes you just need to breathe in and out, get a good night’s sleep, meet up with friends and take a walk. Time management may seem like a daunting skill, but you don’t have to change everything at once. Start with one thing at a time and try to turn it into a habit. Remember, if one piece of advice works for someone, it may not work for you. It’s important to try and find unique ways to solve the problem. Over time, you will learn to treat deadlines as opportunities for self-development, and not as an additional burden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions about studies in Vaasa – energy capital of the Nordics, please send me a message to sofiya.meleshkova@student.hanken.fi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Deadline! A word that no one really likes, especially students. There was a moment in every student’s life when a deadline crept imperceptibly, and a 3000 word essay had to be written overnight. However, that doesn’t have to happen every time you’ve been asked for an essay, project, or homework assignment. The life of a … <\/p>\n