Do university students need to manage their own time more than high-school students?
University students generally need to manage their time more independently than high-school students. They are often given more responsibility for how they use time outside class, including planning their registered courses, assignments, and exam preparation. However, the level of time management required varies with the university, faculty, courses, commuting, and extracurricular activities.
Key points
- Students usually have more responsibility for planning time outside classes.
- Course registration, assignments, and exam preparation need to be organized around deadlines.
- Schedules may also need to include commuting, part-time work, or extracurricular activities.
Things to check
- The structure of classes and workload by year vary by university, faculty, and course, so students should check official course guides and syllabi.