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Organization of time plays an important role in your study habits. Let me tell you more how important it is:

1. A schedule function as a goal; because the thing exist and it is there for you too follow it, you are more likely to feel an obligation to do so.
2. A schedule itself is a habit; at such it will help you make studying, a part of your schedule, a habit. Studying becomes less and less painful when performed on a stade and consistent basis.
3. A schedule guarantees that you will not neglect subjects you do not enjoy, and it promotes review and eliminates the last minute cramming.
4. A schedule guarantees the proper amount of rest and relaxation.
5. A schedule guarantees that when you do study, you are getting the most out of your time.
6. A schedule provides satisfaction when it is properly executed; and thus provides additional incentive to continue working.

Here are some specific suggestions for making a schedule:

1. Schedule the hours you will devote to necessary activities, such as meals, classes, a part-time job, recration and sleep. You should schedule yourself for at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night and about 20 hours of recreation per week.
2. Plan your study periods. Figure out the approximate number of hours per week that yu will need to devote to each subject.
3. Adapt the length of each study period to what you anticipate to be the type and difficulty of the work you will be doing. If a subject will involve much memorizing, plan short periods of work with rest periods before and after. If you will be reading plays and novels , plan longer periods of continuous study. Textbook studying should usually be planned in periods lasting for 40 minutes to an hour, and should be followed by at least a short rest periods.
4. Schedule each period as close in time as possible to the class period it prepares you for. If you have a free period following a class, review class notes and do some advanced preparation for the next class. If not, schedule time for these activities latter on the same day.
5. Do some work in each subject almost every night. If ther is no assignment in particular subject, use the time you have scheduled for it to review or to revise class notes.
6. When you are beginning to study a new lesson or chapter, schedule extra time to read over notes from previous classes and chapters. This will enable you to better understand and appreciate how the new material relates too what you already know.
7. Budget your weekend time efficiently. Try too complete about 50% of the work on Saturday in order to avoid the traditional Sunday evening avalanche.
8. Plan to study for your most difficult course during that time of day when you work most efficiently. if you are scheduling one long, continuous period of study, plan to deal with your hardest subjects first.
9. Carefully plan to use your study periods and unscheduled school time. This point is worthy of special emphasis because research has demonstrated quite conclusively that one hour of daytime study is equal to about an hour and a half of evening study. work with your advisor or counselor in budgeting your use of blocks or of unscheduled school time. Find places where you can usually be alone at the hours you are free. If on a particular day, your last class ends at 1:30, forget about breaking your personal record from getting home early. Make use of the library and study.
10. Do not plan to change from the study of one subject directly over to another subject similar to it. In other words, do not plan to study Filipino after Spanish, or Chemistry after Math, etc..
11. Keep copies of your schedules in your notebook, binder, or plan book and on your desk at home. Evaluate how successfully you have followed and schedule every night before you got to sleep.