Successful criterion for self assessment: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound

Relevant

Your goal should be something that has meaning to you, this keeps your interest up and will give you a sense of satisfaction in completing it. Ask yourself if you’d be excited to complete the goal, or whether it would really help you to achieve your longer term goals.

Given the situation that you’re learning Italian for a holiday…

Poor goal

To blindly learn the vocabulary suggested by your text book, that might include lots of irrelevant words. *Even words often suggested for holidays, like words to use at the airport, are not always that useful.

Better goal

Learn words that will specifically be useful on your holiday. Do you want to have basic conversation with locals? Be able to read menus? You know what you want to get out of it, let that shape your learning.

Time Bound

Every goal needs a target date. No one liked deadlines at school but, be honest, would you ever have completed an essay without them?

Giving yourself a realistic time limit keeps you focused on what you’re working towards. This helps you prioritize time for them over other, easier things, that might get in the way.

Poor goals

Get to B1 level in Italian.

Learn 100 new words.

Better goals

Get to B1 level Italian in 6 months’ time.

Learn 100 new words this month.

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time arrangement at the university and outside learning.

Time is a finite resource. Balancing responsibilities at your job, home, and school is not easy. No matter what, you’re always left with the same 24 hours in a day to check items off to-do lists, spend time with family and friends, and unwind. By planning ahead and using your time wisely, you’ll be able to accomplish more and enjoy added free time.

Follow these eight time management tips and strategies to ensure that you meet deadlines, are well prepared for exams, and have time for yourself while pursuing a college degree.