Achieving balance: 5 tips to
manage work, school and family
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t may not be easy, but many are doing
it, balancing school, work and family.
It’s a difficult task and those who do
it will tell you they sometimes feel as
though they are being pulled in three
directions at the same time. If you are
already struggling to achieve balance,
or are considering adding school to
your already busy life, there are things
you can do to not only survive but
thrive in managing these demands.
for your lifestyle - you just may not be
aware of them. For some, flexibility
may be a key factor, while for others
- and, in fact, for most - cost is the
biggest factor in selecting a program.
Strayer University, for example, caters
to working adults, keeping in mind
the financial difficulties of managing
work, family and school. The Strayer
Graduation Fund allows bachelor’s
degree students to earn a course at
no cost for every three classes they
complete. This effectively reduces
your college tuition expenses by as
much as 25 percent if you stay actively
enrolled. “The Strayer Graduation
Fund has shown me that there are
other alternative funds available for
me to acquire my degree,” said Eboni.
“I don’t have to depend on loans.”
what are you going to school for. If
your answer is simply because you feel
you should, it will be tough to stick
with it. Instead focus on your goals.
Maybe you want to buy a permanent
home for your family, to grow your
career or find a job that will help you
pay for your child’s college. Eboni
Weekes, a Strayer University student,
vowed to provide a better life for her
daughter, so she knew she needed a
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Below is a collection of gathered advice to further her career. Whatever your
from students who are “doing it all” motivation, keep it front and center
and these tips can help you manage so you can call on it when the tough
* Develop your support system. When
times come.
your busy life and find balance:
balancing school, work and family,
* Have your goal from the beginning. * Explore your options. All of your it’s important to realize you don’t
Navigating through the tough times - options. Education models simply have to go it alone. Students who
and they will come - is really a matter aren’t one-size-fits-all. There may be juggle multiple demands recommend
of motivation. For starters, decide certain programs designed specifically asking for help from grandparents,
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