Time Management for College Students For many college students,
one of the biggest differences between high school and college
is the need to effectively manage your own time. If you began
learning time management skills in high school, you have a
definite advantage over many college students. Still, you need
to make adjustments for the academic environment. Parents aren’t
around to wake you or nag you about being late. There’s no
“detention” for being late to class. In fact, most professors
won’t even know if you’re absent or present. Social activities
are numerous and unless you’re in a dorm with a curfew, you can
dance the night away and sleep in when you feel like it. Of
course, your newfound freedom can be very expensive short-term
with slipping grades and long-term by keeping you from meeting
your goals. The key to effective time management is literally
being your own boss. Instead of being accountable to teachers
and parents, now you need to be accountable to you! One of the
biggest stumbling blocks to