Try to study the same subjects at the same time each study day. Schedule to start your study period with the courses you like least or that you’re not doing well in.Pick the times of days when you are most alert. Learning is more effectively and efficiently accomplished in shorter regular sessions than in longer irregular sessions.
Try to schedule some study time each day for each class. Schedule intensive pre-reading / study / review time for each class.You can also look over any assignments that were given and begin to plan when and how you will do them. Use this time to edit and summarize your notes. Schedule a review time immediately after your classes (30 minutes) whenever possible.If you have two or three classes in a row, preview from last to first class. During the preview, review all or some of your notes in preparation for the upcoming class. Schedule a preview time (30 minutes) immediately before each class whenever possible.Record any special activities you need to do or want to do on a regular basis.Record all regularly scheduled personal activities such as meetings, employment and athletics.Record meal times, family times, laundry times, etc.Record travel times to and from the university and between classes.Record class and lab times in appropriate day/hour blocks on a time schedule sheet.The following principles will guide you as you create your weekly schedule: Do you have enough time for study? Is there time to maintain a healthy lifestyle? A weekly schedule is a good tool to evaluate whether your time use allows you to meet your overall goals. This will include your class times and any regularly schedule commitments. Your next step is to create a weekly schedule.