College is definitely stressful, and it can feel a bit overwhelming when you start having multiple assignments due in one day. Especially when you are taking multiple classes this will definitely be a situation that you run in to frequently. In this blog I will provide some helpful tips as to how you can avoid feeling too overwhelmed with assignments.
- Check D2l (or your school’s equivalent program) every day.
Most professors utilize the calendar feature of D2l so that when you log into the course homepage your assignments will show up on the right-hand side. If you log in at least once a day just to check this feature, it will take a minute out of your day and it could save you a lot of points from missing an assignment. Take advantage of the programs given to you.
- Refer to the Syllabus or Class Schedule.
At the beginning of a new semester refer to the syllabus or schedule that your professor provides you as it will include all of your assignments and the dates that they are due. If you keep this paper handy in an easily accessible place you can refer back to due dates on assignments very simply.
- Use a Planner or a Spreadsheet
Once again at the beginning of the semester if you put all of your assignment dates into a planner (see my previous post about planners) or a spreadsheet so that you have another thing to refer to when looking for due dates and check them off as you go.
- Do Not Procrastinate
The absolute best way to make sure you are staying on top of your assignments is making sure that you are not waiting until the last minute to do them. It sounds very self-explanatory, but sometimes this is the only way to not fall behind. When you wait until the last minute it is easy to have assignments pile on top of each other or miss assignments. By allowing yourself enough time to complete your assignments ahead of time, you will stay on track to passing your classes!
Getting points taken away from assignments just for being late is one of the easiest ways to get worse grades, but it is also one of the easiest things to fix. Good luck with all of your schoolwork!
-Allison Schwengler