Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the experience of workshops on time management with college students from a university from Rio Grande do Sul. Eight workshops were held in order to evaluate and to discuss the way students usually organize their time. Eighty five undergraduate and graduate students took part of the workshops. The topics included planning strategies, identification of problems, goals, and objectives, and tips. Procedures and tools used in the meetings were described. The difficulties faced by students were related to procrastination, inability to say no to others’ demands, workload of their courses, and management of study, family, and leisure. The participation in the workshops was the first opportunity for students to think about the subject. New research investigating why students get into time management difficulties might contribute to future interventions.
Time management; Students; Universities