Education
For adult learners, going back to school can be
a tricky balance. Sometimes you have no choice
but to go to school part time while keeping your
full time job.
But if you have a choice, your decision can come down
to a few things to think about:
How Big of a Commitment Can I Make?
Being a full–time student requires treating your studies like a full-time job. Be prepared to commit 30-35
hours a week to physically attend school. You will also
need to build in time every night for studying outside of
school; full-time will move at a much quicker pace than
part-time. If you cannot realistically commit to being
present for a full-time schedule, part-time courses offer
a different level of commitment than full-time
programs.
If you need to keep working full-time, or have family or social commitments
that require a significant
amount of days, opt for
part-time studies. Be honest with yourself and the
time you have to commit.
It will lead to a much better experience and outcome.
How Long do I Want
to Be in School?
Take a look at your goals
and future plans. Part-time
schedules typically take
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twice as long to complete; however, you can maintain
a stronger work-school balance if you need to work
while you are in school. Full-time status will get you
to graduation day sooner, but it requires a longer daily
commitment short-term.
Many adult learners decide to ease into their new education with part-time schedules. This can help make
the transition from full-time work to school a bit easier.
Others find it beneficial to jump straight into full-time
coursework, in hopes that they can finish in less time
and begin their new career sooner.
How am I Paying for School?
Obviously if you attend class full-time, tuition payments
will be higher and due more frequently. Because of this,