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How did you balance working and attending college at the same time? #Spring26
I have been thinking about taking part in work study but that may not be enough and having two jobs seems stressful.
Any suggestions?
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Brooke’s Answer
Hello Lillian,
With today’s cost of living and school demands, working while studying is more common than you might think. When I was in school, I tried a few different jobs until I found ones that fit my schedule.
I’d recommend looking for roles that align with your availability and even allow for some studying during slower periods. On-campus jobs are a great option since they often have downtime where you can bring your books and get work done. Tutoring is another strong choice—it’s flexible, lets you set your own schedule, and gives you the ability to adjust your workload during busier academic weeks.
For me, balancing work and school came down to choosing flexible jobs and prioritizing positions where I could study if things were slow. The key is to keep school as your top priority and build your work schedule around it. If finances are a bigger concern, consider a higher-paying weekend job so your weekdays stay more open for classes and studying.
Above all, stay focused on your goals and plan your time intentionally—because without a plan, it’s easy to fall behind.
Map out your schedule so that you can see what days and times you can work
Decide what you need from a job. Is it flexibility, higher pay, or ability to study and work occasionally.
Check campus opportunities first since they should be close by for before and after class shifts. These jobs are the most understanding of student schedules.
Start small and adjust. You can always add more hours later.
Build a weekly routine.
With today’s cost of living and school demands, working while studying is more common than you might think. When I was in school, I tried a few different jobs until I found ones that fit my schedule.
I’d recommend looking for roles that align with your availability and even allow for some studying during slower periods. On-campus jobs are a great option since they often have downtime where you can bring your books and get work done. Tutoring is another strong choice—it’s flexible, lets you set your own schedule, and gives you the ability to adjust your workload during busier academic weeks.
For me, balancing work and school came down to choosing flexible jobs and prioritizing positions where I could study if things were slow. The key is to keep school as your top priority and build your work schedule around it. If finances are a bigger concern, consider a higher-paying weekend job so your weekdays stay more open for classes and studying.
Above all, stay focused on your goals and plan your time intentionally—because without a plan, it’s easy to fall behind.
Brooke recommends the following next steps:
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a question on time management tool, eg ms outlook, Google calendar, phone calendar, etc
Below are my suggestions:
1. Put down the time you need to attend lectures and tutorials
2. Assign some time every day on your assignment and projects. Review the material covered in the lecture on the day. If you have any questions, ask the tutor in next tutorial
3. You can allocate time on your part time work
4. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
5. Allocate more time for revision and start early before assessment
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Put down the time you need to attend lectures and tutorials
2. Assign some time every day on your assignment and projects. Review the material covered in the lecture on the day. If you have any questions, ask the tutor in next tutorial
3. You can allocate time on your part time work
4. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
5. Allocate more time for revision and start early before assessment
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!