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How can I work while in college, and maintain good grades?

I'm worried that if I get a job in college my grades will start to drop. I want a job, but I don't know what I should do. #college #college-jobs #time-management

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Thank you comment icon It's definitely a struggle. For me, I found a job on-campus with admissions at my school. Since my boss works at my university and has a better understanding of the demands that a student worker faces, she is usually willing to give me leeway with my shifts. Good luck with your job search! Ethan
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Amy’s Answer

This is one of the hardest things to learn to do. First you have to be super organized. You have to keep track of projects, school schedule, work schedule, personal commitments and time for sleep. You also have to be realistic. If you are taking 18 hours in school then you may not be able to work a 40 hour per week job. Think about the balance you need to get everything done without being stressed out all the time. There will definitely be times where you are pushed b/c of a test or stress at work or other commitments that arise. You will have to deal with those points in time but that can't be your steady state. You can't be constantly overworked and overcommitted. Figure out what you can handle and then look for a job.
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James’s Answer

It is challenging to work and maintain your class schedule, study groups, and personal time. It really boils down to the fact that it's about 3 - 1 for study hours. That is for every credit hour you take, it's going to take about 3 hours of work. So for a standard load of 12-15 credit hours in a semester, you are looking at at least 36-45 hours of study time. It is far to easy to over extend yourself. Working a full time job, while taking a full course load, is exhausting and honestly not something most people can maintain for 4-5 years. Find a job that allows for part time work and flexible hours. Also find something that you may be able to relate to your degree. That can be challenging, but worth while.
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Hooi Yen’s Answer

Time Management! And you need to be very focused in the class so that you spent less time for any revision. Getting a part time job whereby you don't have to spend a lot of time on the road travelling, saving you a lot of necessary time spending. Don't get a very physical tiring part time job, so that you don't feel exhausted after few hours of part time job. Always set a priority list on task to be done daily before you set to bed, so that you know exactly what you need to complete the next day/within the due date. Lastly, don't over stress yourself, you need to have enough rest!
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