2006-09-30 05:31:56 · 11 answers · asked by Quiet Storm 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
i mean working as a job and not academically obviously
2006-09-30 05:34:34 · update #1
If you really need the money to get through uni, then go for it. Make sure you are doing something which isn't too many hours, which is a little bit flexible and has an understanding boss (if you have deadlines or exams something), and which doesn't mean you don't get to bed till 3am and are knackered all the time - I worked in a late opening bar at uni for a while - bad idea on weekdays. The first year is the BEST time to get a job if you need one, the work isn't as much, the grades don't always count towards your final degree mark (depends on which uni -do check!) and you get to meet some cool people and see some cool places that you wouldn't if you just stuck with uni people. The other option if you are stuck for money is to not work during term time but do temp work full time during vacations and save the money up. Not as much fun though! Just make sure you keep a sense of balance, and if push does come to shove keep your priorities right and ditch the job if you feel your studies are suffering.
2006-09-30 05:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by rainy-h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Did you do well in high school? Also did you have a job at the time. If you said yes to both go for it. My first year at college was an extension of High school learning. Now if your'e going in on Calc 3 hold off on the job. Get somthing on campus were you can do the class work while youre there. The computer labs are great to work at. Nice and boring. Lots of time for HW.
2006-09-30 06:22:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first year is going to be the hardest, as your are still finding your feet, I would advise against working in the first year at university as things are still strange to you, if you are worried about finances budget carefully, as your student loan is there to help you lead a normalish life, if this means not going out so often then save up your loose change, you will be surprised how this mounts up.
2006-10-01 04:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by kh120159 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest that everyone has at least one full year out of school working before going ahead with a college or uni course.
statistically many people drop out or change their course within the first year anyway.
i think by having time away in the "real" world gives people the chance to mature and grow and to make better decisions as to which course/qualifications will suit them best.
2006-09-30 05:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some cases your first year grades DO NOT count towards your final degree. You only have to pass them to proceed to year 2. If its this case id say go for it, depends on your degree type too. Engineering/Science your going to be in every day at uni, humanities maybe 2-3.
2006-09-30 05:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by budda m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, considering the marks in the first year don't really count towards your degree, yes you may take up work. but i would advise you still to not to be so fully occupied with it; therefore, please do not neglect your studies. as this is very important. seeing as if you don't pass your first year modules, then you would generally not be allowed to proceed with the second year. if you want to work part-time, then you can for a few hours, say 2 for example. you must also notify your programme leader- that's the person in charge of running your degree as a whole about this and if you haven't told the student loans company about this then you must contact them as well.
2006-09-30 05:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your major. If you were doing something like Commerce, then you can have a part time or full time job. If you are doing heavy intensive bachelor degrees like arts, architecture, chemical engineering, doctor, or any profession that is considered very dificult, you would have a lot of trouble if you had part time work.
2006-09-30 05:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Harry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for working, especially if you need the money. You get to meet new people, and make some extra cash. I would say get a job, something fun, but not too many hours.
2006-09-30 05:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by fatal_essence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, working in the first year of uni is fine, the problem is that it may become difficult in the later years. so dont commit to anything strenious: work in tesco's or in a job similar to that. goodluck at uni..
2006-10-01 02:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you take at least one semester and dedicate it solely to school. At that point you will know whether or not you can handle doing well in school, a social life and a job.
2006-09-30 06:55:37 · answer #10 · answered by perdie15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋