BALANCE STUDIES WITH WORK

Balance Studies With Work And /Or Family Demands



Balance Studies With Work And /Or Family Demands

Introduction

Students increasingly have to find a paid job to help with the costs of university life. The extra income helps to pay for necessities, to reduce borrowing, to maintain a social life, to buy clothes and to gain skills for life after university or college. Using a part-time job to cut down on borrowing is a great idea, as it reduces the debt that will be waiting to be paid off after graduation.

As an apprentice you will have to balance your work and study so that you can do your best in both elements. Although you may find one aspect easier the other, you need to give as much attention both of them. Know what is expected of you and plan ahead so that you will have time to do it. Set yourself up somewhere quiet to study at home and if you do it and if you struggle don't be afraid to ask for help.

Know What Is likely

In order to be able to cope with the work load and balance out your training and your study, you need to know what is going to be expected of you. Talk to your employer about your training plan, what is involved and when the busiest times will be. Also, make sure they understand that you will need time off to study. Also talk to your tutors to find out how much coursework you will have to do and when your deadlines will be. This way you can plan ahead and make sure you can balance then both.

Time Management

Time management is a key skill to develop and will help keep you on top of things. Work out what needs doing, how long you have to do it, and how you can divide it up. This way you will avoid a last minute rush and make sure you do your work and study justice. There are many books that can help you with your time management, or ask your employer or tutor for advice.

Studying at address

It is important that you have a dedicated space to study at home. This will encourage you to sit down and work, uninterrupted and get more done.If you find it difficult to study at home then you may want to go to the library or another quiet space. You ...