Academic instructors emphasize time management for students

College instructors and academic success centers are emphasizing the importance of time management and organization to help students navigate academic deadlines, social lives, and extracurricular responsibilities.

At Youngstown State University, instructors suggest that students use tools like cyberlogs to track daily habits and identify digital distractions. Some students report high levels of phone usage, and instructors encourage mindfulness to improve study habits. Academic advisors also recommend using semester calendars to map out assignments, tests, and work schedules to better manage competing priorities.

At the University of Arizona, students utilize various campus locations to balance coursework and mental health. Popular study environments include local tea houses, scenic campus buildings like the Environmental and Natural Resources 2 building, and the main library, which offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for academic work.