Whether students are entering their
senior year of college or freshman
year of high school, planning is
key to having a great year - and
achieving goals. A recent study
conducted by Post-it Brand found
that American students spend approximately 105
hours a month "hustling" in order to achieve their
goals, including nearly 10 hours a week studying.
It is no doubt that students today dream big -
the same study found that approximately half of
high school and college-aged students surveyed
have a goal of starting their own small business,
earning a 4.0 GPA, getting into their top choice
college or making themselves and/or parents
proud. Most respondents even had goals bigger
than themselves - 50% said they're motivated by
the chance to make an impact or difference in the
world. So, this school year, having the right tools
is important so students can make their brilliant
thoughts, world-changing ideas and spectacular
inventions come alive.
From notes, to flags, to calendars and everything
in between, Post-it Brand has the products that
are not just a canvas for people's thoughts, but a
catalyst to move them forward, to take action on
ideas and Think Loud this school year.
Here are a few tips to help students have their
best year ever.
Identify due dates and
plan ahead
With only so many hours in a day and days in
a week, it's important for students to use their
time wisely. After the first day of classes, go
through each class syllabus to identify due dates
for big papers, projects and exams. After flagging
important dates, view the semester holistically
and notice when big items are due within a short
time of one another. Are there two long papers due
the same day? A midterm exam the day after a big
presentation? Plan ahead by setting up an early
"due date" for one of those items and write a to-do
list with the necessary steps in order to get it done.
Make it visual
Despite living in a digital world, the same study
found that over half of college-aged students prefer
to use a paper calendar and planner to manage
themselves and their time. Visual reminders
help keep students on track and ensure that
important deadlines aren't forgotten. Use the
Post-it Brand Super Sticky Full Stick Notes Weekly
Wall Calendar to keep important dates front-andcenter
all year long. The calendar comes with
notes that fit inside each daily spot making it easy
to move appointments, due dates and reminders
to accommodate schedule changes and new
priorities.
Take effective notes
Looming test dates during the semester can be
overwhelming, but taking great notes can lessen
the stress. In fact, the same study found that eight
in ten students believe that not only do they learn
better, but they also remember things better when
they write down their thoughts. An easy tip to taking
effective notes is to keep flags and page markers in
different colors handy. Use the different colors to
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mark important sections of notes and topics to go
back and review so when it comes time to study, all
the important information is already flagged.
Brainstorm and
organize paper topics
Whether it's a major research paper or
collaborating with classmates on a group
presentation, writing down information and
keeping it front and center can help students think
clearly. Sometimes a change of location can help
move the brainstorm along, so take it outside by
using Post-it Extreme XL Notes - the notes can
stick to surfaces beyond the classroom, including
brick and wood, providing the ability to toss ideas
around to organize an outline.
Set goals
Once students know their workload for the
whole semester, they can start writing out weekly
tasks and goals and estimate how much time is
needed for each. Tip: It's always a good idea to
overestimate how long it will take. Then set aside
enough hours each day, around school and/or
work schedules, to accomplish the goals for that
week. Be sure to incorporate time each week for
extracurricular activities, sports or downtime, as
well.
With the right tools, students can stay organized
and on top of their schedules in order to achieve all
their goals this school year.
— BPT
Study and organization tips for
achieving goals this school year,
one semester at a time
QNS.COM
12 WINTER 2019
/QNS.COM
