Keeping Deadlines in Order

Keeping Deadlines in Order In the first couple weeks of the semester, due dates and projects can seem overwhelming. It is not hard to forget something is due, and juggling 5 classes of work is incredibly stressful. But have no fear! Here is a fool proof way to keep track of assignments and due dates! 1. Invest in a good planner. Gif from Giphy.com Both quality and personal preference  are important here. Planners have a large range of designsâ€"from weekly, monthly, and dailyâ€"and a variety of color schemes  and patterns, as well. Find a planner that works best for you (I find that a weekly planner is best for school work). Having a planner that is visually appealing is also  important, too. 2. Write actual due dates in the planner. Gif from Giphy.com Having the planner is only half the battle, but actually writing in the assignments and dates is a whole different challenge. When writing an assignment, do not be vague or you may forget what the note means. Also, when writing in an assignment, write in the due date as well as the assigned date. 3.  Assign colors for each task. Gif from Giphy.com Assign each class to a designated color. Keep a key on hand until the colors become second nature. That way, it will be easy to see what assignments are due with a quick glance. This can be done in colored pen or even highlighted. If money is tight, invest in the University of Illinois planners at the bookstore (typically $5). All in all, this planner method has been fool proof for me thus far, and I highly encourage all incoming freshmen or even veteran grad students to give it a try. Rachel Class of 2020 I am studying Middle Grades Education with concentrations in Social Sciences and Literacy in the College of Education. Although I now reside in Champaign, I am originally from Vernon Hills, a Northwest suburb of Chicago.