Students offer tips to stay organized

Boraan Abdulkarim, Chief Visual Editor|September 29, 2014

With the school year well underway, students’ clutter and stress have a tendency to pile up. Binders, notebooks, lockers, and computer files all slowly fall into disrepair. It is important to take the time to get organized. Students share their personal advice on how to make everyday school life more streamlined and efficient:

Students offer tips and advice to help stay organized. — Infographic Credit: Boraan Abdulkarim

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