The Importance of Using a Planner?

Colleen Finn

Staff Writer

Staying organized in classes is challenging. In order to have a good semester, the best thing that you can do is keep track of assignments and upcoming exams. While everyone has different things that work for them, most can agree that having some sort of calendar or planner is absolutely imperative.

The key to planning is finding a routine that works for you and committing to it. You can experiment with different planners, calendars, and supplies to find out what works best for you. Personally, I like to use both a weekly planner and a digital calendar.

Having a combination of physical and digital planning tools is helpful for me because I like being able to look over everything on paper, but I still get notifications on my phone and computer before events. I write and highlight with different colors to correspond with each type of task.

On top of a planner also, I tend to use Google Docs, Calendar, and Worksheets to also organize my busy schedule. To collect my thoughts and any major details I need to remember, the Google platform is easy because it can be accessed on your phone. Getting into the habit of keeping organized can be fun. As stressful as college can be, any method of planning can make everything feel so much easier.

Consistency and confidence are the most important parts of a quality academic experience, which is why a planner is so important to students.