Ways to Stay Organized at School

If organization is not your strong suit, no worries. Personally, it is’t mine either. How do I stay organized? Easy. Here’s my list of items that I use for keeping things intact.

Gmail. Gmail is probably the best email application there is. You can label everything (with new colored labels), so it makes categorizing them easier. Also, you can star items, so that you know you need to get back to something.

PDA. One thing you should have on you at all times is some sort of personal digital assistant. A PDA that allows you to check your email is a plus. Manage your classes, schedule, and to-do items with a pocket-sized PDA. Hopefully your cell-phone has this as a built-in feature.

Notepad. Sure, you can use a notebook or your laptop for note-taking, but an online tool that’s just as good is Notely. It pretty much encompasses anything you need for organization (except it won’t help you organize your dorm room):

• Calendar
• To-Do List
• Homework organizer
• Manage Courses
• Write and Save Notes
• Organise Links, Contacts and Files
• Keep a Notebook or Lab Book

Whiteboard. Get one of these in your dorm room and start keeping track of what you need and what you don’t. I know how tempting it is to put one of these on the back of your dorm room door for friends to leave messages, but it’s a lot more practical if you actually use it regularly for yourself.

What tools do you use to stay organized?