• Organize time commitments into 3 categories
    • Fixed time commitments
      • sleep
      • classes
      • eating/meals, etc
    • Flexible time commitments
      • e.g. volunteering
    • Recreational time
      • e.g. tv shows
  • Allot time for planned recreation, club activities, etc.
  • LEAVE UNSCHEDULED TIME FOR FLEXIBILITY
    • this is where most schedules fail
  • Schedule weekly reviews, separate from "study" time
    • devote at least 1 hour per class
  • How much time? Take into account:
    • prep before class (readings)
    • review after class
    • homework/exercises
    • labs
    • tutorials
  • Use "blocks" of study time
    • like going to work, predictable hours
    • ideally, are immediately before or after the relevant class
    • USE the time between classes!
    • Specify WHAT to study in your schedule - be clear
  • Break up study sessions
    • no more than 1.5 hours on one course
    • include relaxation breaks, stretch, etc.
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