Balancing High School and Part-Time Work: Part 5

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:

·        Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

·        Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

·        Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

·        Use you time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

·        If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·        Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

·        If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

·        Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs relaxation to stay happy and healthy.

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Student Success Tips: From Edison College

Student Success Tips
From Edison College

1.      Attend New Student Orientation at the beginning of the fall or Spring Semester.

2.      GEN 101S, First Year Experience provides excellent content and resources to be a successful student. It is likely that this class will be part of your first semester.

3.      Be sure to attend all classes, and be on time.

4.      To reduce distractions, sit near the front of the class.

5.      Keep a copy of the syllabus for each class so that you will know what is going on, what you should be doing, and how soon you need to get it done.

6.      Be a good listener. Focus and concentrate on main points.

7.      Take good notes in class, and review your notes within 24 hours. Then, review your notes periodically to help you retain information. Index cards with key information are also helpful way to review.

8.      STUDY!! To be a successful college student, study at least two hours a week every hour you spend in class. This is a minimum.

9.      Determine an ideal study location, and plan study time when you are at your best to retain information.

10.  Maintain a student planner to keep track of important dates and projects.

11.  Apply additional time management strategies, including planning, setting goals, and prioritizing schoolwork and your additional responsibilities.

12.  Avoid marathon study periods. Instead, study for short intervals with a break in between. For example, study for 30 minutes, take a 3-minute break, come back and review, then repeat the process.

13.  Get to know other students in your classes for added study support and to study together when possible.

14.  Practice in class, and ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet them during office hours for additional support and guidance.

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