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Managing a 10-Week Quarter

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1. Use a calendar

  • Write things down on a digital or paper calendar, rather than simply trying to remember them, to help free up your brain for learning.
  • Include your classes and other “can’t change that” obligations like meetings, appointments, practices, etc.
  • Include when you’re going to eat, sleep, and exercise.
  • Take 30 minutes each Sunday to plan the week, looking at what work you need to do and scheduling time for specific assignments.

2. Honor the ebb and flow

  • Some weeks will be tougher than others, and being “behind” is part of that tidal swing. If you make a plan in advance, you’ll see those tougher weeks coming and can schedule time to catch up.
  • At the beginning of the quarter, when all is well, remember that things will get busy, so getting ahead is always an option!

3. Don’t wait, but don’t panic; get some advice

  • Make an appointment with an Academic Coach to see if your plan is going to sustain you.
  • Ask a friend who looks like they’re getting it all done how they manage it.

4. Don’t skimp on sleep

  • Just don’t. All the science says so!
  • Take naps to repay modest amounts of sleep debt.

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