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How to Effectively Use a Planner in College

Feb 04 2016 5 Comments

Ever been thrown for a loop because an assignment or project caught you off guard? If so, an academic planner (aka an agenda) would definitely help you out!

I do realize that school has been in for a while now, but I wrote an article on school organization for my school’s newspaper. And many of my peers found it helpful, especially the ones who were not organized yet. So I really hope this post helps my blog audience out too!

At the bottom you will find the link to my free mini eBook “The Ultimate Guide to Managing College & Work.” (No sign-up required!)

Disclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which mean I will earn a small commission, and these commissions help keep this blog running. Using the links will NOT make the item cost more.

The Ideal College Planner

An ideal planner includes monthly sections and daily sections.

Whether you need a small one or large one is completely up to you. But if you write big like me, you will most def need a large one! Mine is the size of a large spiral notebook, & I paid $8 for it.

Color Coding System

As a college student, you need a #planner to stay organized! This post will teach you how to utilize the color code method, what to do with your syllabus the moment you get it, and more. | "How to Effectively Use a Planner" | by Desire Anne, Alabama fashion+beauty+lifestyle blogger; #collegetips #college #university This is essential to effectively using a planner. The different colors allow you to organize your tasks, and will allow you to quickly glance at what you have for each class.

While you can have a system as simple as using two colors—one color for school-related items and another for work-related items—some of us need more.

I’m obsessed with color, so I use eight (yes, EIGHT!) different colors in my planner. Color makes my day brighter!

Weekly View

As a college student, you need a #planner to stay organized! This post will teach you how to utilize the color code method, what to do with your syllabus the moment you get it, and more. | "How to Effectively Use a Planner" | by Desire Anne, Alabama fashion+beauty+lifestyle blogger; #collegetips #college #university

 

In the weekly view section of your planner is where you will write down assignments and any to-do lists for that day. I used to write the name of the class then the tasks horizontally, but I found this ineffective. This did not allow me to see how much I needed to do for that class. So now I write everything in bullet lists.

My Color Coding System:

  • Pink: Logic
  • Baby Blue: Theology
  • Purple: Student Media (Newspaper/TV staff class)
  • Red: Event Planning
  • Dark Blue: Ministry
  • Green: Feature Writing
  • Black: Advanced Photography
  • Orange: To-do lists or work-related

If that seems like too much for you, you can certainly stick with one color!

Simple Way:

  • Light color (red, green, pink): Class assignments
  • Dark color (black, blue): Work or volunteer related/to-do lists

When you finish an assignment, be sure to cross it off, so you know what is left to do.

You’re probably wondering why some things are highlighted. I use a highlighter to let myself know that task is very important and is something I need to get done now rather than in the morning before class. I’m a major procrastinator sometimes!

 

Monthly View

As a college student, you need a #planner to stay organized! This post will teach you how to utilize the color code method, what to do with your syllabus the moment you get it, and more. | "How to Effectively Use a Planner" | by Desire Anne, Alabama fashion+beauty+lifestyle blogger; #collegetips #college #university

 

At the beginning of a semester, the most important thing you must do is write down all major dates (exams, quizzes, project deadlines, holidays, etc) in the monthly view. This way, there are no surprises thrown at you during the semester.

You should also write down your work schedule in a different color than your school events.

My Color Coding System:

  • Pink: Bills
  • Purple: School events & school newspaper deadlines
  • Orange: Off days // $= pay day // Sunday School volunteer days
  • Other colors: Class specific events

Simple Way:

  • Light color (red, green, pink): Anything school-related
  • Dark color (black, blue): Work or volunteer related

If you’re writing in bills in the monthly view, I find that crossing them off as soon as they’re paid helps because then you’re not scrambling to figure out if you paid it or not!

 

Goal-Setting:

As a college student, you need a #planner to stay organized! This post will teach you how to utilize the color code method, what to do with your syllabus the moment you get it, and more. | "How to Effectively Use a Planner" | by Desire Anne, Alabama fashion+beauty+lifestyle blogger; #collegetips #college #university

 

If your monthly view also has extra blank space or lines, you should use it to write down a to-do list or goals for that month.

The key to making goals is to set attainable goals! Although you want to aim high, you have to take steps to get there. Break your goals into short-term and long-term goals. That way, once you reach the short term goal, you will feel accomplished and motivated to reach the next one.

Where to Buy

The planner shown above was purchased at Walmart. However, I now use a Vera Bradley planner! (Super cute!) Check them out here: https://amzn.to/2MLT0Eb


Free E-Book on Managing College & Work

Click the image below to read my blog post, “The Ultimate Guide to Managing College and Work.” (It includes this post, so you can always have it to reference later!)

Life can be overwhelming for students that work and go to #college at the same time. This post is full of tips to help you manage attending school while working. | Read and download the free ebook "The Ultimate Guide to Managing College and Work" (no signup required) | by Desire Anne; Alabama fashion+beauty+lifestyle blogger | #collegetips #university

 


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