Most students believe in the idea that procrastination gives a sense of pressure and that the adrenaline rush will give a boost of ideas and last-time efficiency, but this can also create a habit of procrastination that first year students can’t afford to gain.
Engineers are known for their skilled knowledge in tools that maximize their efficiency, productivity, and performance to meet tough deadlines. However, for young engineering students creating additional time pressure is a new territory, and with managing projects and courses in parallel they could use all the help they can get.
Time Tracking
To know how productive students have been during the week, tracking time is very effective to assess how much time is spent on various projects during the day. With digital tool that are easy-to-use, students can track their tasks to be able to evaluate what’s taking the majority of their time and whether it deserves that time or not because just as engineering students learn to rely on the right tools to work on their projects, the same can be applied for time management. Project management software tools give all the necessary project information that saves time and effort since the tasks will be prioritized and automated with notifications and reminders.
Engineering Students and Their Daily Check-in
Spending 10 minutes per day reviewing whether it’s in the morning or end of day will help engineering students achieve their short term and long term goals. By making this small effort, they’ll be able to adjust things that can be done better and do them differently the next day.
Seeking Feedback
Seeking feedback from mentors, instructors, and trusted classmates is always useful to move forward in a project or assignment, especially when feeling stuck. The relevant and objective perspectives will cut the work time in almost half as it broadens students’ points of view and allows them to make changes fast and finish a project with ease without wasting time. Once the strengths and weaknesses have been communicated, moving on to meet the expected goals won’t be as complicated.
No Distractions
Putting the phone away can be a great start. Studies show that even if the phone is turned off but still in the room, it still can diminish a person’s ability to learn, concentrate, or even hold a conversation! Putting it aside will increase concentration and getting things done fast. This can only be done by creating the habit and incorporating it into a specific routine that supports the study schedule.
Engineering Students Should Find a Balance
It’s perfectly normal to recognize the feeling of being exhausted and seeking support. Time management means nothing if students are physically, emotionally and psychologically tired. Finding the perfect balance may take time, but it’s key to a healthier and more successful.
Finding this balance between studies and personal life can be done in small baby steps. One way can be to have an active campus life by joining the diverse societies and groups that hold events, activities, and meetings that will allow students to bond and follow other passions they might have.
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