A Great 2016 by Sara

A Great 2016 by Sara - January 2016 Scholarship Essay

One New Year’s resolution that will help me become a better student in 2016 is to improve my time management skills. I believe that time management is an area that can be improved for many people. Nowadays, everyone is so busy and have so much on their plate. It’s hard to keep up with what’s important, and at the end of a long day, studying isn’t always the most appealing activity for a student.
2016 is going to be the start of a very new experience for me. It will be my first year of college, and I imagine it’s going to be a big culture shock from high school. The schoolwork will be harder, and it’s going to be more difficult to keep up with all the homework and tests. I believe working on my time management skills will be a big benefit toward my success in college.
I intend to be a pharmacy major, and I will have a lot of classes each semester. I would really like to get involved on campus. I enjoy music, art, and sports and wouldn’t mind joining a club or two. I would certainly like to pursue these activities as I enjoy my college experience, but I don’t want to fall behind in my schoolwork. Last year I bought a planner and found that it was very helpful for remembering what’s going on each day and what I need to get done. Continuing to use planners and perhaps making to-do lists will be a good tool for juggling my activities and schoolwork in the upcoming year.
Being aware of upcoming deadlines for several classes can be very helpful in making sure I am properly prepared to complete them ahead of the due date. Doing this allows me to make changes to my work and make sure it is done to the best of my abilities before turning it in. Last minute work is never as good because you don’t have the time to brainstorm for the best idea or to check over work as thoroughly.
Time management is a good skill for anyone to work on. It can be helpful not only for schoolwork but for adults as well. Appointments, work, and taking care of children and the house can also be a struggle so time management is a good skill to master.