University is one of the first tests we have for our ability to be organised. It may be the first time you’ve been truly responsible for remembering all of your appointments and lectures, let alone juggling life admin such as grocery shopping, cooking and doing laundry. And that’s all without looking at your busy social calendar, which is sure to be packed throughout the term. It’s enough to make your head spin.
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Happily, not only are you fully capable of all this and more, but there are a wealth of products available to help you manage your time and space effectively. It can feel there aren’t enough hours in the day sometimes, but it’s often helpful to take a step back and look at your time as a whole to see how things could work better. If you can start to feel physically and mentally organised, you’ve learnt a skill that will last you a lifetime.
With some careful planning, there’s no reason why you can’t achieve top grades while having plenty of fun with new friends at university. Get a great diary and a desktop organiser and you’re halfway there.
Everything you need to get organised at university
1 of 6Large Capacity Pen Case
Nothing delivers that 'back to school' feeling quite like a new pencil case. Mark the start of a new term with this durable linen number. Available in a range of colours, it's large enough for everything from pens to scissors, staplers to rulers. Satisfyingly stuffed with pockets and hidey holes, it's the perfect companion for lectures, and it can also double up as a make up back.
2 of 6Lesfit Desk Organiser
In student halls space can be at a premium, so maximise every inch with this handy desk unit. From loose bits of A4 paper, to pens, notebooks and even your phone, there's a slot for just about everything. That feeling of knowing where everything is = priceless. It does require self-assembly but should only take 20 minutes to slot into place.
3 of 6Wanjiaone Desk Lamp
Get a decent desk lamp and save yourself eyestrain for years to come! Not only will this smart, fully-adjustable lamp protect your peepers, but it's practically a Swiss army knife in terms of use. There's a penholder, a USB charging port, clock and thermometer, plus it can be dimmed to use as a cosy lamp when you've clocked off for the evening.
4 of 6Collins Legacy A5 Week to View 2020 Diary
This affordable week to view diary is small enough for almost any bag and will help you keep track of your busy life. It has an elastic closure, international holidays and a storage pocket.
5 of 6New Style 2020-2021 Mid Year Planner
Make sense of the year as a whole – and when you're going to fit in some hard work – with this simple wall chart. It comes with a pen and dot stickers so you can break up your days at a glance. Pop on deadlines, lectures, revision days, exams, trips home and anything else so you can make sure you're putting in some hard graft amongst the parties!
6 of 6Wooden Bulldog Clip Memo Board
Pin up photos of your friends, family and pets to stop you feeling too homesick and deliver a daily mood-boost. This useful board could also be used to pin up reminders of deadline and appointments, or even your favourite quotes and phrases. It's wall-mounted but if you're not allowed to use nails in your accommodation you can always just prop it up against the wall or desk.