Distance Education: is a virtual classroom for you? Part 2

Positive Aspects of Distance education

• § Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experiences in managing your time efficiently.
• § A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.
• Advanced & specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized. Distance education gives you the change to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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 and Part-Time Work Part 3

Brad MacGowan, of the Career Center at Newton North High School in Massachusetts, thinks that working can be valuable part of a student’s life, if taken on responsibly. “You can derive a great deal from working, considerably more than just money, “he says.   “In most cases, you can acquire a nice dose of discipline and a whole new set of skills and experiences.” In addition, your supervisor may be willing to write a strong college recommendation for you.

School Comes First

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for skills  should always be your top priority.  MacGowan cautions students who do decide to work, “If you are rushing through your assignments . . . or no studying enough for test because of work, its time to cut back or quit and find a less-timing consuming job.”

Ten Tips for Student Success St. Johns Universit

1. Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen ‘Seventy percent of success in life is showing up’.

2. Know your faculty. Make sure you know. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussion. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

3. Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4. Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments term papers, etc.

5. Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others

6. Know your campus resources. Visit you r Academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshman Center, the Career Center, the Campus Ministry Office and the Student Life Office.

7. Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex, and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8. Work only as necessary. Try not to exceed the 20 hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9. Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance your self-confidence.

Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10. Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in (high school or) college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

Student Success Statement

 “What’s right isn't always popular. What’s popular isn’t always right.”    

~ Howard Cosell

I think what Howard is trying to say is that if something is popular and everyone is doing it, it still isn't right. For example, if a lot of people are ditching school, only because a lot of people are doing it doesn't make it right. Ditching is wrong, you are losing your education the more and more you ditch. You can also get a ticket and be sent to court. So you shouldn't do the wrong things just because a lot of people are doing it and you want to seem cool. Just care about yourself and do what’s right.