A new school year is coming up, which means it’s time to choose the planner that will become your lifeline over the next two semesters. If you’re looking to start anew with a planner that’s geared to your needs, here’s a list created with college students in mind to help you decide which one is right for you!
For the goal-oriented
Each day provides a space for your “Top 3” to-do list to keep your goals in order. And while you’re hustling through your to-dos, there’s also a spot to write down your daily gratitude. With all these little perks, there’s no need to sacrifice your daily schedule, as there’s an hourly breakdown of each day. It also includes a place to make your dinner plans, which comes in handy when you’re trying to stretch your college budget.
For the extracurricular queen
This planner is highly personalized to your needs. Even the cover is designed by you! They have dozens of different planner layouts, but the Me Planner breaks each day into sections you label yourself. That way you can keep your classes, internships, sorority events, and club meetings all separate. This is the planner to help you keep up your GPA while still having a social life.
For the strict scheduler
This is the planner for those who make planning a hobby. If you rely on your planner to keep your life on track, the Life Planner is for you. With options for different page layouts and tons of customizable stickers to go along with it, your planner will become your right hand. Perfect for those who live to schedule!
For the Instagram-obsessed
The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley
If you love Instagram, you’re very conscious about your personal aesthetic. Good news, this is the planner for you! This one is similar to some of the more elaborate planners, but simplified to streamline your schedule. It includes an hourly layout each day with sections for dinner plans, a to-do lists, and notes. Simple enough to glance at in a rush, but will keep you organized just the same! Plus, the classic, but cute cover designs will look great on your Instagram feed.
For the super-millennial
If millennial pink is your favorite color, you are obsessed with stickers, and bright colors make your heart happy… look no further. This fun-loving planner by ban.dō is as cute as a button, but doesn’t skimp on functionality. There is plenty of room to fill both the monthly and weekly pages (depending on the size you go for) and it’s already packed with important dates, from Labor Day to National Cookie Day. With this planner, you’ll always be in the know and will look adorable doing it!
For the beach babes
Lilly lovers love this agenda more than their favorite patterned dress, but it doesn’t take a pro to see how gorgeous planning can be with one of these. Bright summer patterns and optimistic quotes fill the entire year and are sure to brighten up your day. With monthly and weekly views, you’ll have plenty of space to keep track of what’s important while leaving room for the summer-themed stickers included!
For the free spirit
If structure stresses you out and you find yourself doodling in your planner more than you care to admit, you may need to take a step away from a structured planner. Instead, bullet journaling gives you all the creative freedom without sacrificing your schedule. There is no right or wrong way to bullet journal and there are tons of tutorials with design ideas out there. So, fall in the YouTube bullet journaling black hole and try out this ~trendy~ way to stay organized!
For a lot of students, their planner is the only way they survive their hectic semester. Choosing the right one for you can make scheduling a breeze and reduce the stress caused by a lack of organization. By using this guide, you’re guaranteed a happier semester… even when finals week rolls around. Happy planning!