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It may seem impossible to keep your space clean when you have so many papers pens binders and notes scattered all over the place But to be honest it's one one of the most important things to remember when you start taking college courses It’s important to maintain a a a a "school setting " " even though you may be in in your bedroom a a library or wherever A simple way to to start organizing your space is to to have a a a a a a clean and organized desk Doing this will allow you you to have more room for yourself and any school supplies that you may need at at the time of of class or or at the time of of studying for an exam Additionally keeping an area uncluttered will allow you to feel more comfortable and calm while you you take on your day as a a a a college student It also goes without saying that being organized in your area will prevent any unnecessary distractions STAY STRUCTURED
It is essential that structure goes beyond simply keeping an an organized calendar Although planners and calendars are a a a a a a a lifesaver you should make every effort to add more structure to your daily life This means setting a a a specific time to wake up sleep eat lunch have dinner and most importantly establishing a a a a fixed number of work
hours per day Our bodies are a a a lot more efficient when we have a a a consistent schedule—but our bodies and brains need to stay balanced Don’t spend all day and night only doing schoolwork or or studying—that kind of schedule will only lead to academic burnout and exhaustion The life of a a college student can be Let’s be be honest it’s tough remembering schedule and countless Zoom meetings don't fall behind and maintain as much and as Here are a a a few tips as you continue The Bronx Bronx Institute Bronx Bronx GEAR UP Network