How To Succeed In College While Working A Job

You can succeed in college while working, but there are many things to take into consideration.

What kind of person are you? Do you like to finish projects fast and get them over with? Are you organized? Do you wait til the last minute and rush to finish a term paper? Do you cram all night for a test the next morning? Are you a morning person or do you do best later in the day?

It can be done and ,while not easy, the rewards are infinite.

I will tell you how and why you can succeed in college while working.

More Stress

The college student's life today is probably more stressful than,say, twenty years ago.The tuition is much higher,the requirements for a diploma,degree or license is more stringent and there's not a lot of time to study ,if you are a working student.

When I attended college,I had two work study jobs on campus and a weekend job. That's right; I worked seven days a week while attending college. it wasn't easy and I didn't think I would make it to graduation day,but I did, and so can you. I studied while I worked at the college library or the weekend toy store during slow periods.

Demand of Time

As with any demand on your time, you must first be very organized and motivated. Carrying a huge debt for college is a great motivator .Even if you received a scholarship or grant money, you still need to spend money and time wisely.

Some things to consider is whether you are still living at home,while attending college,coming home on the weekends,or if you are working full time and attending college after work.God love you!

Each scenario has it's pros and cons.

Decisions,decisions

If you are attending college full time and living on campus, you had better have some financial assistance. You can pay around $25,000 a year for a private college tuition and expenses and around $10,000 for Non-private,state institutions. This would include room and board costs.

You should get to the campus early to locate the best work study jobs. Not all colleges will assist in this. Also try to find an easy ,hourly job in the town,where the college is located. If you wait till college starts,the good on campus jobs will be taken. A lot of us have waited tables in the local coffee shop,worked at fast food restaurants and family sit down restaurants.

Babysitting and tutoring are good income producers for college students. If you are good in math,science,computer programs or a foreign language,you will have not have a problem getting work. The Internet has many online opportunities for tutoring.

In many respects,it's easier to find work and manage time while attending college ,than in the past. Information is at your fingertips today.You don't have to drive 10 to 20 miles to a university library or copy pages from a book to study at home. This is probably why the requirements are tougher today to graduate.

If you live on campus and come home weekends, then working a weekend job is a essential. There are many employers looking for weekend workers. It's tough not going out with your friends if you work weekends, but you must remember,that it will not be forever; It will only feel that way.

I think community college is a good option for people on a budget today.You can save money on housing, save money on gas and driving,even car pooling would be good for all concerned. If you and a friend share a car and the expenses,and all that go along with that,attending college would be more affordable.

Some Creative Ways to Earn Money

Attending college today can be a challenge and working while attending make sit even tougher to be successful. There are ways to make money besides the traditional jobs. You could make crafts in your spare time and sell them to other students. Jewelry making such as stringing beads and making inexpensive earrings is always a money maker. Scrapbooking is also popular and inexpensive to make. Some students make leather goods such as belts,wallets and purses to sell to other students. If you are a talented seamstress,you can make tailored shirts dresses or purhaps,embroider other students clothing and handbags. A talented artist could draw or paint portraits in the student lounge,if permitted. A phography student could ge tin some practice and charge a small fee to take photos for students tos end back home. With a little creativity,you can make some extra money to pay for books,gas,food and other expenses while attending college. Your imagination is all that's needed

No Guts, No Glory

The hardest option is to attend college while working a full time job. I and many others have and still do.it's exhausting and you may not have a social life while attending, so think very carefully before deciding on this venture.

I have discussed general considerations in this article but there are other considerations. If you are a medical student, for instance,your bills will be huge and working while studying will be a challenge,if at all possible.

You alone will have to determine whether to go part time,full time, or a semester on and off. Money plays an important role in these decisions .Scholarship winners usually, have to carry a full time course load to retain their scholarship each year..That could be 15 - 18 credits for a semester. Could you carry that load and work? It really depends on the individual.

A students success depends a lot on their character,determination,and self discipline.

Throw in a job and maybe it will break you or make you stronger.

I know people who have demanding careers and attend college every night after work. Their families discussed the situation ahead of time and they knew it wouldn't be easy,but the rewards will be realized very shortly. The new career will be paying a lot more and all will benefit,as a result.

In Conclusion

So you can succeed in college while working you are determined,self disciplined, organized and have the support of family and friends.