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Let’s create a weekly calendar that will assist in organizing time.

A personal weekly calendar outlines fixed commitments and flexible activities. It can be customized according to a person's lifestyle in order to identify how much time is available to prepare assignments.

Open the Weekly Schedule Template located in Resources.

1. Block off scheduled class times for the week. Use a different colour for each class to easily identify them. 
2. Using a different colour, fill in any other pre-set commitments.
   (e.g., part-time job, yoga class, study group meeting, travel time to and from school)
3. Identify any additional activities that help you stay balanced and healthy (e.g., exercise, hobbies, relaxation).
   Estimate the number of hours per day/week each of these require and add them into the schedule.

4. Remaining gaps can be filled with potential study time.*

5. Review a completed sample schedule below.

*The rule of thumb we use is: for every hour you spend in class, spend 2 hours outside of class for study time. 

Notice in the sample schedule the addition of pre-set commitments and personal activities.

• Classes
• Commuting time
• Part-time job
• Swimming