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    12 Organizing Tips I Learned in College To Help Me Succeed

    Jul 15, 2018 by Sabrina Quairoli This blog uses cookies, see this page for more details. Find our privacy policy here. This blog earns income from sponsored content. This blog earns income from ads. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    12 Organizing Tips I Learned in College
    The College(university) years were one of the most fun and scary times of my life.  I met many new friends and explored many new places just in the short four years I was there.  I also learned many lessons. And, you will discover many experiences also.  To help you out, here are 12 organizing tips I learned in college:

    • Not everyone organizes the same way you do.  Your roommate may have a different organizing style than you.  She/he may like to have everything out when you want to put everything away. Try to be flexible and keep your space the way you like it.
    • Have a place for all the binders and reference books.  It's not like high school, if your classes throughout the day, you only have to take the books and binders you need for those classes. The night before, pull out and put your binders and books in your backpack for the following morning.
    • Have extra printer cartridges in my dorm room for my printer. Those last-minute mad rushes to the computer room do not need to happen. Yes, you can get an affordable printer. Stock up on color and black ink before leaving for college and replenish your supplies over winter break. 
    • Have several thumb drives for backup your data if needed.  Thumb drives are easy to carry around, but they don't last forever, so be sure you have at least 2.   Pick thumb drives that have more massive storage so you will never have issues with not enough space for a file.
    • Use a Sendt Black Notebook / Laptop Combination Lock Security Cable attached to your laptop and desk to keep your computer from being taken. It's for those times when you need to do something but can't take your laptop with you.  After you unlock your computer from your cable, be sure to scramble the combination lock.
    • Bring two sets of sheets so you can change out your sheets without having to wait for the cleaned sheets to dry before making the bed. Enough said.  Change sheets every other week to keep your room fresh and clean.  And, wash sheets if you were sick.
    • Have clocks everywhere. Wear a watch, have a clock in your bedroom and an alarm in the bedroom. If you have issues waking up in the morning for an early class, set at least two alarms about 15 or 20 minutes apart from each other.  Place one near your bed and one on the other side of the room.
    • When scheduling a time to study, put the start and end time to study on the electronic calendar.  This way you can see actually, how much time you allocated for studying.
    • When studying foreign languages, anatomy, or any other course that has a lot of memorization, carrying around written or any flashcards apps loaded with your terms will help you study between classes and at dinner.  An app, like this one, Studyblue works nicely.
    • Only bring reference books back to school if you are taking the next level in a class. Textbooks are useful, but after you finish the course, resell them.  They take too much real estate in your dorm and the majority of the time, you will not look at them.
    • Have a lidded jar for paperclips, push pins, magnets, etc.… Anything small. You can also get one with dividers if you want to be organized.   This way, if you need a small item, you have one place to go to find them.  And, if it falls over, you will not have these small items all over the floor.
    • Have a marker board and a place to hold the things you take with you near the door of your room to jot down notes or reminders. I liked to place this area near the light switch in the dorm room. It is where I would put all the items I needed to leave with the next morning.  It would remind me what needs to go with me the next morning.

    If you use any or all of these tips, you will be well on your way to organize your college years.  As a reward, here are some fun links I found:

    • Buzzfeed: 52 Incredibly Important Things You Learn In College Outside The Classroom
    • ThoughtCatalog: 50 Things I Learned In College
    • Buzzfeed:29 Important And Undeniable Facts You Learn In College

    Have an excellent school year!  Keep in touch, let me know what you learned in college. Please leave a message below.


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    1. Janet Barclay

      July 30, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      It was fun for me to read about technology that didn't exist when I (or even my kids) were in college. Some things never change though - like dealing with others' organization style, and having a spare set of sheets.

    2. Linda Samuels

      July 16, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      I remember when our oldest daughter went to college the school did a good job matching them up with roommates that had similar living or organizational styles...or preferences. Not all schools do that and for many kids, going off to college is the first time they will share a room. So to your point, it’s good to be aware that not all people have the same level of organization. Also, it’s been ages since I used flash cards to memorize anything. I didn’t know there was an app for that. How cool!

      • Sabrina Quairoli

        July 17, 2018 at 8:01 am

        Great point, Linda. My kids use the app all the time. And, they can even share their digital flashcards with others. It's very handy for studying.

    3. Angela

      July 16, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      Great tips to help college kids! It probably takes the pressure off knowing you have everything you need and to be organized; the less stress the better! Thank you!

    4. Sarah Soboleski

      July 16, 2018 at 8:43 am

      I had this very ugly blue and yellow plastic rolling cart (nothing like the stylish Ikea Raskog carts of today), that totally worked for me to store all my textbooks and binders. Each night I would pull from it to get my backpack ready for the following day. Great tips all around, Sabrina. 🙂

      • Sabrina Quairoli

        July 16, 2018 at 10:10 am

        Great idea, Sarah. I love hearing about how others organized their space while in college. Thanks for stopping by and sharing.

    5. Seana Turner

      July 16, 2018 at 7:52 am

      Packing for college is such a fun time. I enjoyed it with both of my girls. I've seen times change as well. Dorms no longer even have traditional phone jacks, and most schools prefer you rent a micro-fridge to bringing your own mini fridge. I love the advice about having clocks everywhere. Definitely get one that hangs on the wall where it is easy to see!

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