Balancing Work and Going to College

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Balancing Work and Going to College
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• Going to college can be challenging enough,
  but when you've got to juggle working at a
  part-time job, as well, it can be even more
  stressful, and it might even feel impossible at
  times. But there are ways to attend school, work
  part-time, and have time for fun its all about
  keeping a balance. Take a look at our top three
  tips below for finding and keeping the balance.

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Create a Realistic Schedule

• Creating a realistic schedule is vital to
  keeping a good school/work balance. The key is to
  not stretch yourself too thin. Find a job that
  offers flexible hours that work around your class
  schedule, and be sure to schedule time for
  schoolwork, study, and leisure. A part-time job
  at a restaurant or retail store could be the
  perfect match for a full-time college student.
  These types of jobs offer flexible shifts that
  can often be adapted to your academic schedule.

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Set Realistic Goals

• When you have a full schedule, it can be
  difficult to stay on track and keep motivated.
  Setting short-term, milestone and long-term goals
  for yourself can remind you of why youre working
  so hard and can help provide constant motivation.
  Set attainable goals for your job and your
  schoolwork. This will keep you aware of your
  achievements in both environments and may even
  make it easier to get a promotion or to improve
  your grades in the future. Goals are also a great
  way to see where youre working too hard, or
  where youre not putting in enough effort.

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Know Your Priorities

• It can be difficult to balance school and
  work if youre unaware of, or neglect your
  priorities however, If you live in an
  off-campus Fanshawe college residence like R1,
  you should find plenty of resources to help keep
  you on track. Before the semester starts or
  before you start a new job, make a list of your
  current priorities and how theyll be affected by
  the new responsibility.

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• Create a daily time log that includes
  separate lists of your priorities (e.g. work and
  class), important activities or duties that can
  be postponed if you dont have the time (e.g.
  going to the gym or doing the laundry), and
  unimportant activities (e.g. watching
  television). Additionally, use a weekly calendar
  to track your time and help you estimate how much
  time youll have for extra activities after
  taking care of your responsibilities.

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• Whether you have a part-time job or are
  looking for one, put these tips into action to
  find and keep the perfect school/work balance.