12 Create a Weekly Schedule

A weekly schedule helps you see how you’re spending your time each week. Do you have enough time for study? Is there time to maintain a balanced lifestyle?

A weekly schedule should include your class times and regularly scheduled commitments, such as work. Here are some tips to help you create your weekly schedule:

1. Add your class and lab times in the right day/hour blocks.
2. If possible, reserve time immediately after your classes(30 minutes) for summarizing your notes while they are still fresh in your mind. You can also use this time to look over any assignments that were given to plan for them and see if there are any questions you need to ask your instructor.
3. Schedule travel times to and from the college and between classes.
4. Include mealtimes, family time, physical activities, etc. Regular exercise will give you a general sense of well-being and help reduce stress.
5. Record personal activities such as appointments or employment.
6. Schedule time for course reading/study/review for each class during times of the day when you are most alert. Learning is more effectively and efficiently accomplished when done in shorter regular sessions rather than longer irregular sessions.
7. Plan for the next week. At the end of the week, look ahead to  determine how much reading you need to do, what projects are due, and if any tests are scheduled.
8. Keep some empty blocks for unexpected academic or personal needs.
9. Schedule time for friends, relax ,or do whatever you want to do! This is your reward for sticking to your schedule.

Example of a weekly schedule