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The start of a new school year brings about a lot of change: new courses, new friends, new schedule, new responsibilities. It also means additional expenses: tuition, books, utility bills, socializing, transportation, meals and more. It's easy to go through a lot of money—fast.

Creating a schedule, plotting out a realistic plan to manage your workload and setting goals can seem like a luxury when you're in the thick of exams or bogged down by a part-time job, varsity sports or volunteering. That's why the beginning of a new school year—when you're still on the introductory chapter in all your courses and assignments have yet to start pouring in—is the perfect time to set out a time management plan and stop stress in its tracks.