“We have the same amount of hours but not of money. Some say time is money” reflects Rowdy Cents.
Famous US biographer and poet, Carl Sandburg, said “Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”
Sometimes it seems like a riddle. We all have the same amount of time but we sure don't have the same amount of money. What we do with our time can make a difference in the amount of money we have or will have. Let's start with some tips and tools for managing time:
Tomás Rivera Center at UTSA - time management resources for students
Study Guides and Strategies - interactive schedule and 'to do' list
ECampusTours - about college planning, including study habits and time management
Managing time to a degree takes a bit of "future-thinking" - four years is a long time and much can happen to change the direction to your destination. But keep your eye on the prize and don't veer off the path too long. Here are two sites to help you keep focused on your degree destination, save money, time and survive the journey!:
Campusgrotto.com
School is a Game - a student blog
Ever think about how much time we spend buying things?
spendster.org - "stuff" stories of impulse-buying, over-spending, wasted money and time
Should you like to read blogs, check out these for time-saving tips, money-saving techniques, and life-coping strategies:
Rowdy Cents thinks that active direction determines destination and not good intentions!
PAGE UPDATED 9/28/09
