Managing Your Time

"My main strategy is to keep a planner, a digital calendar and a physical calendar. My planner is where I keep track of assignments and academic deadlines, my phone calendar has alerts I can set to remind me of events, and my physical calendar allows me to see my most important events as I come and go from my dorm, serving as one last reminder. With all these in place, I'm able to plan my classwork around my job shifts and club meetings. This strategy may not work for everyone, but the triple threat of reminders I see every day makes sure it sticks inside my brain."

"As an international student, balancing the demands of school, work, friends and family requires me to be adaptable. I prioritize based on the tasks I have in my plate, allocating specific time blocks for various commitments to stay organized. Practicing self-care through activities that recharge, be it a walk, playing badminton, hitting the gym or spending time with loved ones, is crucial for destressing myself and maintaining emotional well-being. These strategies enable me to thrive academically while balancing work responsibilities and nurturing meaningful connections across borders."

"Use a planner and stick to it. I would actually schedule days off where I would absolutely not look at anything school-related to give myself a break. I still do this, but when it’s time to work, it’s time to work. Be purposeful on your working days and relax on your non-working days. Schedule those non-working days!"

"Time management is the number one factor. I always make sure that all my schoolwork is done before I go out to hang out with my friends or my brothers. I use the Blackboard calendar to see when all of my assignments are due, and I use a planner so I know when all of my events are."