Mid-Year Diary

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Keep Your Life Organised With a Mid-Year Diary

In our increasingly digital world, paper planners and diaries have made a comeback. You will find them listed under various names on eBay, from a mid-year diary to an August-to-August diary. Regardless of the name, these beautiful books will keep you organised throughout the academic year.

What size is a mid-year diary?

The size that you want for your mid-year diary depends on how you plan to use it. If you're going to carry the diary with you, you'll want to choose a size that fits in your bag. If you do the majority of your planning while sitting at your desk, you might want a larger size that you can lay flat. Here are the most common sizes you'll see:

  • An A6 diary is the smallest of them all, measuring 105 millimetre by 148 millimetre.
  • The A5 diary is considered a standard size, measuring 148 millimetre by 210 millimetre.
  • An A4 diary is for those who want to write a lot, coming in at 210 millimetre by 297 millimetre.
Available brands

There are several brands to consider when choosing a mid-year academic diary. Here are some of the most common brands, along with the specific features they offer:

  • kikki.K.: This bonded leather diary comes with an elastic closure and includes pages to keep track of your wish list and all your favourites. Also includes a handy expense tracker.
  • Paperchase: For the environmentally minded, the "I Love This Planet" diary is fully vegan, meaning it used no insects or animals for glue or ink. It includes tips on the top of each page for living a more ethically responsible life.
  • Collins: These diaries lay flat and feature thinner paper so they aren't as bulky. Includes the timetables, making it useful for students.
  • Letts of London: Includes a time zones map and a list of national holidays.
  • WH Smith: These make a fun sequined cover and include a term timetable in front with room for upcoming deadlines and exams.
Choosing your format

The format you choose for your half-year diary depends on how full your schedule is. A mid-year diary that is one day to a page has plenty of room to write down a full schedule and notes. However, you may prefer to see the entire week at a glance, in which case you want to choose the week to view or week on two-page spread option. Some daily diaries also include time slots.