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The Wisco Pilot
Academics
Homework
by Taiquan Robinson
How to Become a Better Student by Kirstin Neuwirth
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t the beginning of every school year, we all intend to start strong. However, those intentions often go down the drain as our organization, time management, and rest deteriorate. How are we supposed to stay on top of our school work, have some time to ourselves, and get enough sleep? Hopefully, some of these tips will help you this school year. First of all, it’s extremely important to maintain quality organization as you jump into this new quarter. The Wisco Student Services Office advises everyone to have a planner in order to keep track of assignments. Willamette University agrees that all students should keep a planner or cal-
endar to keep track of time and assignments. This will help you prioritize when to complete assignments and accomplish goals that you might have. Along with that, the University of Kansas suggests making a schedule for the day and planning when to do certain assignments. Furthermore, you should make sure your work area and notes are organized in order to efficiently complete your school work. Next, it is hard to balance both school, extra-curriculars, family, and maybe even a job, so it is key to have time management skills. The first step, according to Purdue University, is to identify things that are wasting your time and avoid them. This may mean putting your phone in a different room
or working in a quiet space. The Wisco Student Services office suggests that students should contact teachers ahead of time if you will be missing class. Also, ask teachers questions before an assignment is due. These steps can allow you to work on assignments throughout the time it is assigned, so that you don’t have to rush at the end. It will also allow you to stay on top of your school work, especially if you are absent. Lastly, Dartmouth suggests setting up a schedule for the day and rewarding yourself especially after completing difficult assignments or a long
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