will i be able to pull it off, or is it too much/?

Question

i am a full time student (4 classes)
and i have to have two part time jobs
i've never done anything like that
is that too much strees? will i be able to pull it off?

Answer 1

First of all, congrats for going to college! That already shows me that you are interested in succeeding, you want to have a good future and that you're smart!

You didn't mention whether you are a new freshman, just starting college for the first time, or whether you have already been attending college classes.

If you have already been attending college classes, then you have a good idea already about the demands and what is expected from students. You would also have a good idea as to how much time and effort you need in order to get a good grade.

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If you are just starting - or going back - to college, then that's a different story.

I am going to presume for the moment, that you are just starting and will be taking 12 credits, probably 4 basic core classes, such as English, History/Sociology or Psychology, a Math or Science, and another class in your major, perhaps?

Most classes are for about 3 hours each a week and meet one, two or three times a week.

Each class will require homework assignments, which are usually reading a chapter or two for each time your class meets, answering homework questions or problems or writing essays. You may also have a group project or individual project for some of your classes.

In addition, you may have pop quizzes - so you need to try to always do the homework, tests, midterm exams and final exams. Many classes may also require a term paper or report.

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This is what is IMPORTANT to remember -- these four years for a Bachelors Degree or two years for an Associates Degree -- and the time and energy you actively expend on being a successful student now, can CHANGE the rest of your life.

Yes, the REST OF YOUR LIFE, and if you have a family now or decide to have one in the future -- you will be changing your future together -- the life that you can provide and will be sharing with them.

Please, pay special attention to this -- even with a college degree, there is tremendous competition out there for every job. Hundreds or thousands of people are applying for each good job.

How can you set yourself apart from the others? How can you have a "foot up" above the others? How can you help to insure that an employer will look at you?

Employers DO look to see how well you did in school. It looks terrific and helps you to stand out from the pack if you can include that you made the "Dean's List" (or whatever your school calls it) or that you were in the top 10 percent (or other high number) of your class. If you can show that you had an "A" or "B" (at the lowest) average, that also looks good.

If you can show that you were always on time for class and had close to perfect attendance on top of the good grades, even better.

Employers look at good grades as a sign of future success on the job! It shows maturity, perseverence, determination, a success orientation, and someone who is goal oriented!

A part time job with a terrific recommendation can be helpful but not if your grades are terrible.

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Think of it this way -- minimum wage now, or close to it, and poor grades -- equals low wages and not as good a job, not as good life style and home in the future.

If you are planning on marrying and staying at home - also an admirable career although it doesn't pay in $ - your college degree can be a security blanket, a way to provide for your family if something happens to your spouse and he/she is unable to work, incapacitated, so you need to provide for both of you plus any children, or if your spouse dies or leaves.

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Keep your eye on the prize -- NOT just the degree but the FUTURE that you can provide if you focus almost ALL of your energy on good grades now.

If you are working it WILL take away from your study time, time asking for help from professors and time doing your very best in school. It may contribute to your being late for class or missing classes.

You may have problems with transportation and getting back and forth from home or dorm to classes to job, to home or dorm to classes to job, to job, to home, etc., etc. You will be exhausted, under stress, and may well forget or mix up assignments.

You may well feel so exhausted that you will fall asleep while trying to do homework and have a hard time not dozing off in class, especially in a "not so interesting" class or lecture!

You will probably get discouraged and start to think that you are not as smart as I know you are -- discouraged because you're not doing as well in any of the things that you're doing because you're "spread too thin."

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If you have to work part time out of absolute necessity -- rather than just for extras -- try to minimize the hours and be sure to let all of your instructors (and bosses) know your situation. You'll still be held to the same standards as non-working students but at least they'll be aware of it.

If you can possibly find a way to work full time each summer at a job in the career field that you want to go into -- I know you will be successful!

Your job right now should be to be the best student that you can be -- par excellence!

Best of luck! I'm rooting for you! Go for it!

Answer 2

Well it would help to know how many hours you're doing at each job a week.

I had a very hectic schedule last fall (6 classes and worked 25-30 hours a week) but I managed to do very well. I organized my time well and though it was hard had to turn down some fun outings with friends and had to call it quits early on some nights because I knew I had to be up in the morning.

You have to be honest with yourself.
Are you good at time management?
Will you be able to come home from work and study or will you be too tired?
Are you able to turn down an invite to go out to dinner or to the bar because you have work to do?

It likely will get stressful at times but if you think that you can manage then do it. If you don't think you can, then don't.

If things do get too stressful, then you can always quit one of the jobs right?

Answer 3

One job too much. It also depend what year are in. Sometimes general ed. classes are easy and won't be too much, Whereas, if you're working on a thesis, that will be another issue. Why are you working so much? Are you saving up for something? Is there anyone, like parents that can help you? Also, can you get one full-time job vs. 2 part-time ones? Does your company offer a tuition deal, like pay for some of it? With full-time, at least, then you can qualify for health insurance. Good luck.

Answer 4

It depends on your schedule and the number of hours you spend at each job.

Four lectures is twelve hours of class per week. I'm assuming you don't have any labs or tutorials. If you work an extra twenty-five hours per week between the two jobs, you'll do fine. This will give you time to socialize and study as well. If you're working forty hours per week, that's too much. See if you can keep one day free on the weekend to relax, or schedule your classes so you have nothing on Friday or Monday.

Answer 5

I am in the same boat as you...full time school, full time job and a part time job, President of one community organization, Secretary of another, obedience classes for the dog twice a week and try to stay in touch with family and friends. I am also married and like to spend some time with my husband. The most important thing is TIME management. Make schedules daily and weekly....even monthly and prioritize everything you do. Another important thing is DO NOT procrastinate. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Depends on your maturity.

I took 6 classes one semester, coached soccer in the evenings, and drove all night delivering the WSJ.

I had no problems...but I'm a mature adult. If you are 18, you should quit one job at least. That's what student loans are for.

Answer 8

I did it in college with 5 classes. But, be warned, you may not have as many friends after you do it. You will likely become VERY moody even if it is not your normal attitude.

Answer 9

No. You are going to get so stressed that you will end up jumping off a very tall building.

Answer 10

2 much I think.