How do you manage your time : Skills Hub: University of Sussex

This is a very quick quiz to help you think about how you manage your time at university. From your answers it sounds as if...

...you are finding it difficult to concentrate on your university work. You might find it helpful to visit the page, Dealing with distractions. Remember: Everyone studies in different ways - find out when and where is best for you. Make sure you are looking after yourself by eating properly and getting enough sleep.

...you could benefit from being a bit more organised with your studies. Try the advice on Being an organised student.

...you're struggling with allocating time for study. It's important to be realistic when you allocate your time. Try timing how long it takes you to complete certain tasks (e.g. reading for your seminar) so you can allocate enough time. Always allow contingency time and plan for the unexpected. For more help with this visit our pages on planning your time. Remember: it's important to take breaks and not study all the time.

...you are having difficulty prioritising your study .Try to prioritise and plan your time so that you know which tasks you should start with and how long they will take you. Think about all your commitments (including anything that is not study related) and ask yourself if there is anything you can say no to. Try the advice on Prioritising tasks.

...you have lots of the skills necessary for managing your study time successfully. However if you're interested in finding out more about effective time management at university visit the pages on:

...you're finding it difficult to manage your study time. Time management is something that lots of students struggle with when they get to university. Try looking at these sections of the website for help:

Remember: There is lots of support available at Sussex but it's up to you to recognise when you are struggling and ask for the help you need. To find out who you can go to for study-related help and support at Sussex, visit People to talk to.

Do you spend time cleaning your room, doing the washing up or playing on the computer before you start studying?	Yes	No
Do you have lots to do yet can't seem to say no when people ask you to do something else?	Yes	No
Does it take you ages to find your lecture notes?	Yes	No
Do you find that things always take twice as long as you thought they would?	Yes	No
Do you start lots of things and then struggle to finish them?	Yes	No
Do you find it difficult to know where to start with all the things you have to do?	Yes	No
Are you often the last to know about timetable changes or cancelled lectures?	Yes	No
Do you find yourself unable to concentrate when you try and study?	Yes	No
Do your friends complain that they hardly ever see you and you're studying too much?	Yes	No
Do you miss deadlines because of unexpected events (e.g. car running out of petrol, the printer running out of ink, the bus arriving late etc)?	Yes	No