School is back in high gear and the transition from summer brake to a semester of homework and class is never easy. Here's a few tricks that I've learned to help me cope with managing my time.
1. I always use my agenda book. In high school I always thought that the little book my high school gave me to write down all my assignment was for fun. I would sit in class and color mine up until there wasn't a page left without ink from my highlighter. Boy was I wrong. Most college professors don't even remind you of your assignments and when they are due. They give you a syllabus at the beginning of class and expect you to keep up with it every week. When you walk into class and the first thing that's said is "please place your 10 page paper up here on the desk." and you have no idea what's going on, it's a bad feeling!
2. Make lists. At the beginning of each week or even everyday, make yourself a list of everything that needs to be done. This way you won't forget by the end of the week. Even if it's not school related, this helps keep life organized.
3. Keep your important belongings in the same place everyday. Every time you walk in the door, put your keys, books, notebooks, shoes, and bag in the same place. This will help if you are ever in a hurry or late. I can't tell you how many times I've been late and I still can't find my keys.
4. Make time for your homework. Set a time every night or a few times a week that is set back for just homework. No matter what happens, don't brake that time. You can always go out another night, but homework has to be done. If you get into a routine, it become a habit.

These are just a few things that I try and do every week to help myself cope with the stress of being a college student. Good luck to you as you learn to manage your time and studying.