Congratulations on finishing the first week of classes! I’m sure many of you have been reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, planning events, recruiting for student groups, and seeking out many other opportunities.
And how was this first week? Have you finalized your course schedule? Have you started your assignments and planned out how you will pace yourself so do all of your, work, get your papers in, and prep for exams? Well, if you haven’t it’s not too late. Before the rhythm of the quarter picks ups even more, take a moment to prioritize your academics and make a plan for the quarter. Trust me. It will help you remember and be ready for problem sets and assignment due-dates If you tend to procrastinate, mapping out the quarter can help. (Here’s some more advice on managing procrastination.)
Check out our Quarter at a Glance (Fall 2015-2016)
A lot of you may have just returned from the Activities Fair, and whether you were exploring or promoting student organizations, clubs, and communities, don’t forget about the time commitment those will involve, and the time you’ll need for your classes (and the studying and work that comes with it).
There are so many opportunities available to you through Stanford, but you may not be able to do all the things you want and need to do throughout your time here. But it can be done! Check out some our tools that you can use yourself, or if you need some 1-on-1 time, you can come see an academic skills coach!