{"id":83008,"date":"2026-02-13T18:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/?p=83008"},"modified":"2026-02-13T18:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:10:15","slug":"8-ways-stay-organised-uni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/8-ways-stay-organised-uni\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways To Stay Organised at Uni"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s easy to have good intentions at school, university, and in your job, but with so many things to keep up with, it\u2019s often more difficult than it seems to stay organised. Therefore, it is important to make sure you understand\u00a0some simple tips to redirect your chaotic lifestyle and become more efficient\u00a0during the day.\u00a0 Before you let yourself fall behind, make sure you are doing everything you can to stay organised at uni. Keep reading for some tips to help you!<\/p>\n

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How to stay organised at uni with work & academics:<\/p>\n

1. Create to-do lists.<\/h3>\n

To-do lists are something that work really well for me. They may not be for everyone but
\nthey are a clear visualization of the tasks that need to get done during the day. It\u2019s such a
\ngreat feeling once you\u2019ve crossed everything off of your to-do list!<\/p>\n

I use a particular\u00a0method, which follows the \u201cbullet journal\u201d style. It means that I can move unfinished tasks\u00a0onto the next day and highlight the most important tasks to finish.<\/p>\n

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2. Set deadlines for everything<\/em>.<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re someone who is prone to procrastinating (me), then it may be useful to set
\ndeadlines for when you personally want things to be completed by so that you can ensure
\nyou are staying afloat of all university assignments.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, however, you will realize
\nthat your time deadlines aren\u2019t necessarily very realistic- so you will have to be flexible. It is\u00a0common that people overestimate how much they are able to get done in a short period of\u00a0time.<\/p>\n

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3. Accomplish the little tasks immediately.<\/h3>\n

If there is something on your to-do list that can be done in under 2 minutes,
\njust do it straight away, there is no reason to let that linger on the list.<\/p>\n

I read this tip a while ago, and it really helped me crack through my to-do list. If something\u00a0on your to-do list can be done in under 2 minutes, such as replying to an email or\u00a0organising your desk (as long as it isn\u2019t too messy), then do it straight away. Your to-do list\u00a0will be never-ending if you include little tasks like those and a long to-do list can be
\nincredibly daunting.<\/p>\n

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4. Start research for a piece of work you have to do straight away.<\/h3>\n

This ties into the previous piece of advice. As soon as you receive a piece of work that has
\na deadline far off into the future, you should at least begin some preliminary research.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0longer you spend on the assignment, the better the result will be and if a professor gives\u00a0you a few weeks to keep refining and polishing it, then use them. They\u2019re never going to\u00a0give you a deadline a month in advance if it doesn\u2019t mean you should spend a lot of time\u00a0and effort on that piece of work.<\/p>\n

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How to stay organised at uni with every day life:<\/h2>\n

1. Keep a calendar with the most important events you have planned.<\/h3>\n

Sometimes life can be a little overwhelming and having to remember dates of events in
\nyour head can just add to the confusion and clutter. Do yourself a favour and invest in a
\ncalendar or keep events written into your phone\/laptop calendar.<\/p>\n

If you do it electronically,\u00a0then you can personalize the alerts you give yourself on your phone. You\u2019re welcome in\u00a0advance for when you almost forget your flatmate\u2019s birthday that\u2019s in two days!<\/p>\n

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2. Do a weekly laundry wash (that includes your sheets)!<\/h3>\n

Keep a bag on the back of your door for dirty laundry and keep up with it! Set a date and
\ntime every week where you know that you have no other clubs or prior commitments and
\njust get it done.<\/p>\n

I say it again: you\u2019re welcome in advance.<\/p>\n

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3. Make your bed as soon as you can.<\/h3>\n

A few months ago, I was given another small piece of advice that has kept me on track for
\nstaying productive. If you make your bed as soon as you wake up, then you\u2019re setting
\nyourself up for a day that lacks procrastination! It\u2019s like a small pat on the back to spur you
\non in the morning.<\/p>\n

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4. Always keep a small notebook and pen on you for when you need to\u00a0remember to do something.<\/h3>\n

Try not to leave your dorms without a small notepad and a spare pen. You never know
\nwhen you\u2019ll be struck by creativity or when you\u2019ll need to add something to your to-do list.<\/p>\n

The greatest ideas always come at the weirdest of times and therefore carrying a
\nnotebook and pen will mean you\u2019ll never forget your brilliant ideas again!<\/p>\n

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What are some other great ways to stay organised at uni? Comment below and share this article with friends!<\/h2>\n

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