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Time Management

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It is easy to get swayed by the plethora of activities which occur in college. Amidst all this it is crucial to keep track of the academic workload or it is not unusual to get bogged down by the pressure during the last months of the semester. Check out these tips for effective time management.

1. Write down everything

With everything going digital, we often forget to actually write things down. Be it assignment deadlines or extra classes, writing down saves us from the last moment panic. Keep a separate notebook to write down everything important. This helps in proper planning and completing the tasks.

2. Cellphone as an efficient tool

It is easy to get lost in the world of endless scrolling in the social networking apps. But with self regulation we can use our mobile phone as our best tool. Keep a copy of the class notes and books in the digital form. This helps in revising things even when books are not around.

3. Maintain your health

Do not take your health for granted. Having irregular sleeping habits, improper diets, excessive alcohol and drug usage deteriorate the body slowly. Without proper health, it is impossible to cope up with college academics, extra-curriculars. Thus your health should be your first priority.

4. Be organized

Keep your things in a way such that you do not have to spend hours just searching for them. Having books, notebooks, assignment copies in proper places saves a lot of time and helps in completing task faster.

Even for the digital copies, arrange them in proper directories. It is also important to keep only the necessary items and remove the garbage.

5. Prioritize your tasks

You should have a clear idea of what to do when. Prioritize your

Building a good career from Tier 2/3 college

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The top level colleges in the country such as the IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani have few things in common. Strong alumni base, good research infrastructure, reputed companies coming for placements and internships. These factors help a student to build a career of their interest. The Tier 2/3 colleges lack these points so if you are a student belonging to these colleges, do not get disappointed. There are a wealth of opportunities available in the world if you are dedicated and smart.

1 . Developing skills

The most crucial aspect of building your career. A solid base will help you in facing any challenges. This article will help to get started in programming and all the resources for practicing coding are enlisted here. Follow a proper roadmap. Do not just be a part of the herd. Fix your strategies early on so that you can stand out amongst peers. Use the online resources to the utmost for developing your weak areas. Develop few applications to showcase your learning ability and creativity.

2. Networking

Well, stating the obvious. A company is made of people. So if you build connections to people employed in major companies, you will be able to display your skills to them and ultimately convince them to hire you. Building strong connections is a skill in itself. As a first, set up a LinkedIn profile and keep it updated. Look out for opportunities to connect with important people. Be it college events, seminars, utilise the most of such networking events.

3. Communication skills

Often overlooked by students but this can be a difference maker in your life. Good communication skills help in getting the needed focus. In any field, there is a lot of competition. So if you do not reach out, take your chances, its your loss. Prepare your resume highlighting your skills, achievements. It is very helpful when you approach hiring managers, HRs for internship roles in their companies.

4. Maintain a decent CGPA

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