So I have spent quite a bit of time this past weekend trying to get myself organized for the quarter. It has slowly dawned on me during this process that I have a knack for complete and utter chaos. Alas, it’s been a bit of a challenge.
A while back I did choose to take Freshmen Seminar (I no longer actually needed it for my degree requirements), and while I honestly knew 90% of what the course had to offer, there were a few gems in there. One tip that I have used ever since is creating a quarter calendar. With every reading and homework assignment right there, day by day, a little organization goes a long way. Now that I have all of my work laid out in front of me in a structured fashion it already feels a bit less daunting to tackle it all. Granted, you could always just buy a day planner for the quarter, but why not take half an hour and save yourself a couple bucks?
On the topic of saving money, I have also been trying to actively take my own small lunches for the day that provide just enough energy to get me through classes. Generally, I shoot for a small bag of pretzels and a fruit of some kind—say, an apple or an orange—and I’m pretty much set for the day. Barring the occasional drink here and there, doing this generally saves me about fifty to a hundred dollars a month that I would have probably just spent on fast food. Every little bit counts, I always say, and eating healthier is a pretty good excuse in and of itself. I like chili cheese fries as much as the next guy, but my lord… the lunches I have seen in the cafeteria.
Anyhoo, I hope everyone’s second week is coming along well. For those new to Columbus State, perhaps some of the veterans could share some general student-oriented tips in the comments.
The more you know, right?
Out of curiosity, I am also wondering how the parking experience has been after all the measures the college has taken to make it less of a hassle. Please take a second to chime in on the poll.
