Feb 28, 2017 08:47 AM EST By Audri Taylors, UniversityHerald Reporter

If you wish to make the most of your time in college while being productive, you have to put in some effort in being organized. You might feel overwhelmed with the course loads especially if you have just entered college, and you will have to be alone for the first time. Aside from academics, there will also be the other things like extracurricular activities, clubs and organizations and of course, your social life. This is where time management comes in.

So if you do not know how or where to start, here are some ways to help you strategically maximize and make use of your years in college wisely.

Make a list of your schedule

You do not want to walk in a hallway on your way to a class and suddenly remembering you forgot a homework or an exam, and this is why it is important for you to create your own schedule, according to SpeedyPrep. Track your upcoming events by creating your calendar so that you do not miss on a test or an assignment. It will also give your brain an extra power to focus on learning.

Wake up a little earlier

Waking up a little earlier than usual will give you extra time every morning to read through your notes, according to The Young Hopeful. Although you are sacrificing a little of your time that you're supposed to be spending for sleeping, you are making sure you are ready for your class for the day.

Find the best place to study

Every person has their own unique preference when it comes to the kind of environment that will work for them, so make an effort to find the best set up that will be conducive for your studying.

Be friends with those who share the same goals as you

When you are in college, you will meet hundreds, if not thousands of people around the campus whom you can be friends with. But choose the ones who share similar goals to your own. If you have aimed for success and excellence in college, invest time with the people who want to achieve the same.

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