Starting your studies is an exciting time. If you're reading this article, you've most likely accepted your study place. Congratulations on that!
To soften the landing into higher education, we've put together our time management tips to make the road ahead a little easier.
Time Management in Your Studies
Starting your studies at a university brings freedom. Unlike upper secondary school or vocational school, not all lectures require attendance, and no one's keeping tabs on whether you finish your work on time. Higher education is very independent, and you're responsible for yourself and your own learning. Even though lectures might not be mandatory, showing up makes learning a lot easier.
Make sure you leave yourself time for free time alongside your studies. Once you find the balance between the two, you'll get the most out of both areas of life. So how do you find that balance?
A Calendar and Scheduling as Support for Your Studies
Course schedules can vary quite a bit, so it's worth getting familiar with them and marking important dates in your calendar. Unfinished tasks tend to pile up toward the end of a period, so it's a good idea to start on assignments early so deadlines never sneak up on you. That way, when the period ends, you can head off to fun events with a clear conscience, no unfinished tasks weighing on your mind.
To make the workload easier, you could keep a to-do list where you jot down your daily tasks, like "read chapter for course X" or "do the exercise for course Y." Well planned is half done!
A Good Watch Serves a Student in Many Ways
Okay, we might be a little biased here – but – the importance of a watch on a student's wrist shouldn't be underestimated. In the hectic first semester, learning your way around a new study environment takes time, so you'll need to allow time to move from one lecture hall to another. It's good to keep track of the time. A watch brings a completely different kind of convenience to this everyday task than digging your phone out of your pocket – it's pretty handy to check the time with just a glance down at your wrist.
Besides telling the time, a watch also reduces the temptation to scroll through your phone during a lecture, since you don't need to take it out, and lock-screen notifications won't pull your attention elsewhere. That way you won't miss what's being taught, at least if you have a traditional analog watch. In higher education, a traditional watch also lets you check the time during a paper exam without relying on a wall clock in the hall – if there even is one. That way you can use the time you need for your tasks with peace of mind, without time unexpectedly running out.
The main purpose of a watch is to tell the time, but it's also so much more. A stylish watch serves its wearer in many ways. It completes any outfit, and it can even help start new friendships as a conversation starter. It'll also bring you joy long after graduation, as long as you take good care of it.
What Kind of Watch Suits a Student?
When you're getting a watch for your study journey, the most important thing is that it serves you well and fits your budget. Students can end up spending a surprising amount of money on living costs, whether it's rent, car maintenance, or hobbies. That's why it's not a good idea to buy the most expensive watch you can find, even if you can afford it. At Havu, we've combined first-class Finnish design, high-quality materials, and affordable prices.
Back to School doesn't have to mean going back to the same old accessories. A trendy wooden wristwatch fits perfectly into autumn's new trends. Read more on our blog about how a HAVU wooden watch is the perfect accessory for all kinds of outfits.