How to go to school and work full time?

[Anonymous]

well I will be taking a 6 month course at a community college and working full time also, just wondering how iam going to be able to pull it off? only way I can think of is taking home all my work and do it but there's also practicum work to... I just don't know how iam going to juggle it all for 6 months

[DanAG]

I assume you mean going to school and taking a full load. It can be pretty hard to do. Especially if you work day shift and take night classes it can be hard to get the classes you need. If your work schedule is flexible that will help. For example many employers will let you take an extended lunch to go to a day class. Or they might let you come into work late to take a morning class.

It can be done, and a lot of people have done it. But the hours will be long and scheduling can be difficult. You would probably have to take 2 evening classes 4-5 nights a week. Since night classes are longer, you'd get off class at maybe 10:00pm or so. You can also try to get Saturday classes but they are usually pretty limited. Even Friday classes can be limited. You'd end up doing most of your homework and studying on weekends. Or depending on your job you might get by with doing some at work or on your lunch break.

I think what you need to do is look at the class schedules and see if you can get the classes scheduled around your work. If there are any time conflicts, you'll have to look for alternatives.

[aMuse]

You can't do both well. Either take loans and work part time, or work full time and go to school part time. If you're working on an easy degree you might be able to squeak by with mediocre grades. If all you want to do is receive a bachelor's degree. If you plan to pursue a challenging degree though, something has to suffer.

[washize]

Its tough, But you have to do what you have to do.

MANAGE YOUR TIME! buy a planner, you can buy an expensive one from an office supply store, or get a cheap one from the dollar store.

Schedule out your days in advance! Make sure to make food accessible. Meaning Have prepared salads for lunch/dinner, have ready to eat fruit (bananas, apples, oranges) for breakfast. Buy A George foreman, a steamer, or a crock pot (something you can throw food in and walk away from). Cutting down the time it takes to cook can add HOURS to your week.

Use your spare time WISELY! Do your homework in between classes, and immediately after you've finished your lunch

Don't forget to TAKE A BREAK! its alright to hang out with your friends ONCE or TWICE a week. You'll burn yourself out other wise.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

well try to be organized and do the chores as fast as you can.

[Modernhippy]

well what is the major? its community college so how bad can it be?

[Anonymous]

You can't. Unless you're studying part time, rather than full time.

I'd cut the work back to part time if possible. If not possible, you need to quit your job.

[MikeK]

It's possible... you really have to break your back - but it can be done. I'm living proof ;)

[Anonymous]

it is pretty hard, you have to be smart about it

[Anonymous]

organization is key