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How do i manage working and going to college while still having time to learn the things i need to in my classes?

I need to find a job when i go to college in order to help my parents in paying for things and i would like to know how to manage school and a job in the best way. #working #college #work-life-balance #time-management

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Ariel’s Answer

Time Blocking is a great habit when managing multiple responsibilities. Especially because with a syllabus you have an outline - usually - of milestones that have been set for the course. So I'd suggest working backwards from there. Even more, utilizing office hours or any time you have to speak with the professor and ask them questions regarding expectations throughout the semester/quarter is helpful. Essential, you should ask yourself, " Where do I need to be each week? Each month? By the final/end of the semester?" And then plan step by step what you need to do to meet those goals. From there, you should time block based on educational time commitments and when you have work. Stay focused and stick to this schedule and you should be fine.

Ariel recommends the following next steps:

Create a schedule based on when you have class and work.
Put specific goals on the calendar and outline how you will achieve those goals by then. What chapters do you need to read? Problem sets or writing assignments that will supplement reading material?
Schedule time to review.
Meet with your professor to build rapport and build a relationship.
Implement an activity to help you have fun while sticking to a strict schedule.
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Nithya’s Answer

Plan your day the before day. Each hour or few hours. The more precise your plan is, the more clarity you will have. Block time as "Sleep time", "Lunch time", "Fun with Friends", "Working hours", etc.. This way, you will focus on a specific activity.
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Nixa’s Answer

Organizing and planning. Some people need to write it down on a white board, make calendar reminders, sticky notes, etc. Organization and prioritizing will be your best friend!
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Abby’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team

Hi Mackenzie! I’m sorry no one’s answered your question yet. We're working hard to get it answered by Professionals with the best insights, but in the meantime I've included a link to a relevant Q&A here on CareerVillage.org that should be super helpful for you to read through.


Eric asked: How do you find the best solutions for balancing work life and school?, and one of the Pros who answered it said:


Students today have a lot to juggle: attending classes, writing papers, taking exams, extracurricular activities,an active college social life … and then, a job?!

Balancing school and work can be challenging. But it’s possible to achieve – without losing your mind

  • Get organized.
  1. Make sure you have some kind of organizer, whether it’s a fancy electronic calendar app on your iPhone or an old-fashioned, ring-bound agenda planner. Enter everything you need to do into it, even if it’s a weekly event you’d be unlikely to forget, like your Monday afternoon drama class....


Click the question to read more of what this Pro and others had to say!


Good luck! 

Abby 

Community Management Intern at CareerVillage.org
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