Category: Productivity

Remembering deadlines for graduation applications, student aid, and graduate school applications while juggling school, work, and extracurriculars can often seem overwhelming, and students run the risk of letting one or more of these deadlines slip from their memory amidst all the hectic doings of higher education. by Alexander MontgomeryStudent at Cal State Los Angeles On…

Cornell note-taking is effective because it helps record testable material. These simple steps will get you started with this valuable note taking system. by Kashfe Rahman, Graduate of UC San Diego  Cornell note-taking has been proven to be an effective method for college students. In a nutshell, the note-taking system involves students jotting down information…

Balance is everything and it is as important to come up with a balanced schedule for a healthy life as it is eating a balanced diet for a healthy body.  by Rebekah Baughman, Emporia State University  In my personal college journey, balance has always been the hardest thing for me to achieve. With school, family,…

There are three areas you want to focus on in order to master time management. Achieve these and master your relationship with time. by Priscilla KwatengArrupe College of Loyola University What is time management? Time management is the process of setting time aside for goal productivity. There are three areas you want to focus on in…

Below are my five top tips for organizing your daily and weekly college activities in an approachable and manageable way to keep school simple by Caitlin ChenusStudent at Loyola University Chicago School of Law Have you ever gotten home from class, dropped your backpack on the floor, and flopped onto the couch wondering how you…

Even packing our days with things we love to do can result in burnout. It’s time to listen to our friends, family and ourselves. by Alexander MontgomeryStudent at Cal State Los Angeles Understanding Burnout vs. Detecting It in Ourselves Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. One of the things I’ve realized about being…

Since we are not in our careers yet, should we take the time to present ourselves professionally? by Rebekah Baughman, Emporia State University  In college we hear everyone talking about the importance of first impressions. They hold lectures and workshops about how to act and dress like a professional. Is any of that really important?…

7 free apps that are a must-try for students to get organized, maximize free time and prepare for life after college by Dayna Diamond,  UCSC ’21  A lot goes into a successful college career.  It’s always tricky to organize your classes, balance a budget, and find time for the other things you’d like to do. …

Tips for staying organized and on top of college classes that meet once a week by Dayna Diamond,  UCSC ’21  A lot of people agree: classes that only meet once a week are the hardest. They’re longer, so it’s trickier to pay attention, and they have fewer due dates, so you have to be more…

Several YouTube channels worth checking out to help you stay focused while studying  by Mela Lozano  As a senior in college, I have jumped through many hoops of trying to find the perfect study method. I tried, going to coffee shops, libraries, studying in my bedroom with my Peach Bellini candle, and even going to…

5 tips for succeeding at giving oral presentations in class – even when you are nervous or new to speaking by Kashfe Rahman, Graduate of UC San Diego  Let’s face it! Oral presentations are pretty dreadful to do. Most, if not all of us, get anxious whenever we see on our syllabi that a presentation…

Taking a fresh look at procrastination at college (and in life) by Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio Hello everyone. My name is Mela. I am a senior in college, and I am a procrastinator. I procrastinate about everything! Procrastination is like the five-day-old spaghetti sitting in your fridge, glaring at you every…