3 bad habits to avoid in college

The CONSEQUENCES
Students who skip this step end up doing their assignments and work on a day-by-day basis and they are unaware of what needs to be done next month. This means that they cannot predict when to study in advance because they have 3 exams scheduled a mere two days apart. They cannot anticipate that they have to start writing that essay early because they have a project worth 20 percent of their mark due the same week.

The FIX
Supplies
- Go to your local Wal-Mart, Zellers, etc and buy a wall calendar. (It needs to be big and visible)
- If you don't get a planner from your school, invest in one.
- Write out everything due all semester in your planner and everything due in that month on your wall calendar. Make sure you skim each assignment so you can understand what the workload will realistically be like.

The RESULT
- Without a doubt, the first thing you'll feel is a sense of control and power over your situation. While this may sound somewhat silly, this sensation is especially important in first year students who are just starting out. Even if you've been in college for some time, it is a great feeling to have at the beginning when your slate is essentially clean. It helps formulate a mentality where you can take further steps to make the most out of the year.
- Since you understand where you need to allocate time, it makes it difficult to procrastinate to a damaging point. Everyone slacks but when you understand HOW MUCH it will affect your week, then you keep it to a minimum.
- You'll have more time to do things that are enjoyable. Maybe you can pick a weekend and plan a college getaway with you friends without worrying about work!

The CONSEQUENCES
Students who do not get enough sleep end up making silly mistakes on tests and missing out vital lecture notes. When you feel groggy during the day, you are in no state to take advantage of opportunities that come your way and might miss out on a life altering moment!

The FIX
- Create a "log off" routine. This is a time in the day where you put away your school work and pick up more relaxing activities. For example, by 11pm you might want to turn off your computer and switch to reading a book.
- Plan out your schedule for tomorrow well before bedtime so that you do not stay awake contemplating what you can do differently.

The RESULT
- This reduces stress and anxiety because problems can be handled more efficiently when one is well rested compared to being irritable and sleep deprived.
- Morning and late classes become more tolerable. This means that students can focus on taking proper notes and lessening the stress associated with a difficult course.

The CONSEQUENCES
Some of the most important life lessons and opportunities occur outside of the classroom. Therefore, students who do not get involved on campus miss out on opportunities to meet future bosses, business partners or even the chance to make a difference in their community!

The FIX
- Make a list of all the organizations and clubs that operate on your campus that interest you.
- Attend as many general meetings and presentations as you can in order to get a realistic view of the group.
- Commit to the ones that align with your goals. Make sure not to over-schedule yourself.
- And most importantly, REMEMBER TO ENJOY YOURSELF!

The RESULT
- The opportunity to meet many new people and network
- This gives you a chance to give back to your community or commit to helping out an international organization.