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Time Management

Time Management. BIOE 1000 – Orientation and Introduction to Bioengineering. How Much Do You Study?. Survey students coming from HS Less than 1 hour per night? 1 – 3 hours per night? More than 3 hours per night? Repeat survey with students coming from college

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Time Management

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  1. Time Management BIOE 1000 – Orientation and Introduction to Bioengineering

  2. How Much Do You Study? • Survey students coming from HS • Less than 1 hour per night? • 1 – 3 hours per night? • More than 3 hours per night? • Repeat survey with students coming from college • Result: you have to study more in college!

  3. Social Sciences & Humanities • Do some reading every night • Research and write papers for due date • Study for midterm and final exams • Workload tends to be irregular • NOTE: I’m generalizing – this certainly does not apply to every student/program!

  4. Science & Engineering • Do homework problems every night • Finish lab reports & projects for due date • Study for midterm and final exams • Workload tends to be regular • I’m generalizing again, but this pretty much applies to every engineering student!

  5. How Much Should I Study? • Every credit hour in science & engineering classes can mean up to 2 – 3 hours of work per week outside the classroom • A full time schedule of classes (12 – 16 credit hours) will require 20 – 30 hours of work outside the classroom! • Being an engineering student is a full-time job!

  6. Plan Ahead • Use a small notepad • Write down assignments & due dates • Cross items off when completed • Use a planner • Free at Rocket Launch • Can make a complete daily schedule for class, work, or extracurricular activities • Create list of assignments, projects, and exams

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  11. Prioritize • Determine which tasks are most important and get these done first! • Don’t be a perfectionist on minor tasks • Make time for yourself • Reserve time for three square meals • Set aside time for exercise and recreation • Play time can serve as a reward for completing undesirable tasks

  12. Procrastination • Don’t put things off – make a schedule and stick to it! • Complete tasks you don’t like doing first to get them out of the way • Use fun activities as rewards for completing other tasks • Break up big projects into several small pieces

  13. Miscellaneous Suggestions • Know your peak times • Are you a morning, afternoon or night person? • Schedule time for breaks • Eat well and exercise regularly • Use time between classes • Consolidate errands • Find a quiet place to study

  14. Miscellaneous Suggestions • Break up long study sessions into smaller ones to prevent boredom • Don’t study Calc for six straight hours • Break it up into one or two hour sessions • Multitask whenever possible • Read while eating, waiting for a bus, etc. • Do homework problems at the Laundromat

  15. Miscellaneous Suggestions • Just say “No!” • Don’t overextend yourself with too many activities • Tell friends you’ll catch up with them later • Get Caller ID and voicemail • Log off of Instant Messaging when working on the computer

  16. Homework Assignment • Document how you spent your time during every waking hour of a “typical” weekday • Choose a day with a large number of classes • Be as detailed as possible without getting too personal • Be honest – this is for your benefit!

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