2006-09-12 09:01:07 · 39 answers · asked by bowlingcap 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I would think it would be exhausting, and I don't know if you would have enough time. A lot of people work during college, but how much work is too much?
2006-09-12 09:01:54 · update #1
Yes, plenty of people do it.
2006-09-12 09:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. I'm married with 2 kids and I work full time and go to college full time. It can be exhausting, but as you slowly work into a schedule, it can be possible. First take a class at a time and every quarter/semester, take an extra class until you know your limit. Some people can do, some can't. It depends on your body. It also has a lot to do with the courses taken. Some classes require more work than others so it really depends.
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2006-09-12 09:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by ME! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible - but VERY difficult.
You HAVE to be VERY disciplined about your time schedule.
One thing to keep in mind that an old editor on mine once said (while I worked 60-hours a week and tried to go back to school "part time") - he said, if you don't have at least one full day to yourself - even if you spend it cleaning up or something - you will not accomplish your goals. Because working so much and school - well, there simply is no time to even get your life together - like washing your clothes or paying your bills... so, just be realistic about YOUR needs.
I would try one class first, then add others if you think you can. Also, consider which classes are the type you just fill things out and turn them in, and which ones require you to be overloaded with homework, tutoring and who knows what else!
PS - someone wrote that it was worth it because they make a six-figure salary... that might be true in his case - but MOST degrees to DO NOT pay that sort of salary. So, do your "homework" on that too.
I'm a former Newspaper Reporter. Yes, it was great, I loved working hard and being part of a special group of people... but most of us left because of the PAY! It was terrible. And I didn't have the student loans like my friends did - who had gotten up to Master's degrees - and couldn't pay them back and still support themselves... can anyone say BITTER!!! Just giving you a heads up...
2006-09-12 09:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by nuovoterra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible, and yes it is absolutely exhausting.
I worked a full time (40 hours, plus) job in an IT department while going to night school to earn my Associates degree. I am also married and have three children.
Going to school is another full-time job. You must be willing to persevere, get that homework done, squeeze in some sleep, and go to work cheerful and professional. It is an daunting task, and it seems like it may never end, but the accomplishment makes you forget the sleepless nights and never-ending days.
Anyone can do it, as long as the attitude is right.
2006-09-12 09:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes many people so. You have to know your limits, and stay within them. Some students live with shorter sleep hours and good study habits which carry them though.
New interns in hospitals often spend 80 hours a week in training after school, but years of sleep loss will show up later in life as bad health.
It isn't good to not have at least 7 hours a night.
I would spread my school out to allow for plenty of rest and good grades. Two of our engineers at work earned their degree by working full time and part time college when they could. I know one of them took 7 years.
But he is in a 100,000 a year job with full retirement and benefits while his former co workers are suffering low wages and layoffs. If it means taking ,longer now the pay off later is worth it.
The key is good grades in high school to earn grants, and college help in funds so you would not need as much income.
Good study habits will aid you in needing less time on studies. A good budgets and knowing your limits will increase your educational chances.
Pick part time jobs which are not so exhausting, or look for jobs which require little physical labor, and gives you free time at work,
We have several jobs at our plant which requires full concentration, but still leaves up to 1/2 an hour every hour during the shift of free time.
these are such as lab jobs, dispatcher etc. or caretaker jobs.
good luck
2006-09-12 09:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible. You have to REALLY want to get your degree. I took night classes for as long as I could. Then I took classes during the day and worked two or three part time jobs because my previous employer wouldn't let me work around my school schedule. You can also go on line and look at on line courses. Those are usually done through an accredited college and they are done on your schedule. Make sure to read the fine print. Some of the classes that offer on line courses or just one class one night a week want you to spend a week or two at their main campus to graduate. Good Luck!
2006-09-12 09:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by Kellybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just completed an Associates Degree doing that very thing. 50-60 hrs. per week, 10-12 credits per term. Throw in a family, complete with three children (now grown, I started this in the early nineties and took a few years off) and you have a recipe for serious exhaustion -- but well worth the effort. I was also able to maintain a 3.52 GPA in doing this.
2006-09-12 09:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I earned my undergrad degree working full time. I worked on the weekends as well as during the week before and after class. I am working on my MBA now and handle classes at night and on the weekend. It is a lot of work, but it's worth it. It's called delayed gratification.
2006-09-12 14:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by stratocaster81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. People that do full time work and full time school some how have a knack for being that busy and succeeding. A bit easier would be full time work and part time school, making a balancing act of what classes to take each semester.
2006-09-12 09:06:48 · answer #9 · answered by Kevin J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it takes a lot of effort, remember that you have to find a way to keep both from interfering with each other-say job 8-5 and school 6-10 this way you also get to study and rest. it has been done and it's a big secrfice but worth it in the long run.
2006-09-12 09:11:20 · answer #10 · answered by whisper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible. I am doing a distance degree with the open university.
30 credits is about 8 hours of study a week,
60 credits takes about 16 hours of study a week.
It takes 360 credits to get a degree.
2006-09-12 09:04:43 · answer #11 · answered by lotusbunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋