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.

Balancing High School & Part-Time Work part 1

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Like many high school students, you may want – or need- to work part time. Working takes a lot of time & energy, though, so before getting a job, make sure that you think about your ability to handle both work & your education.

Important Considerations

You have to weigh a number of factors when deciding whether to take on a part time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible, so you can figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.
Schedule a meeting with your counselor to discuss the ideas of working, Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you are seeking.

How to Take on College Studying part 1

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Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned un high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.

You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it.

Think of college of as a full-time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management, & use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When to Study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

v  Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day in the evenings and on the weekends.

v  Consider what time of day you are most alert – there are morning ppl and night owls- & try to schedule your studying accordingly.

v  Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.