Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 5



Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:
v  Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.
v  Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.
v  Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.
v  Use your time efficiently.  You use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of down time and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.
v    If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.
v  Be flexible & willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school & work commitments.
v  If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.
v  Schedule relaxation. Everyone needs some down time to stay happy and healthy.

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