Planning to Get a Part-Time Job This School Year? Here's How to Balance School and Work

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Planning to Get a Part-Time Job This School Year?
Here's How to Balance School and Work
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• College and university come with a lot of new
  responsibilities, including academic and
  financial demands. For many students, working
  while attending school is a necessity, but
  failing to manage or to find a good balance
  between school and work can negatively affect
  academic performance and even mental health.

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• Finding ways to balance school and work will not
  only leave you feeling less stressed and in a
  better position academically, but happier
  overall, as well. Below are a few tips that can
  help you strike and maintain this balance.

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Get a Flexible Work Schedule

• Many employers offer flexible positions and work
  schedules to college and university students.
  Some of these positions can be found at
  restaurants, retail shops, grocery stores and
  your own college or university. Flexible work
  schedules can be created around your course
  schedule, and its often as simple as attending
  school in the mornings and afternoons and working
  in the evening or on the weekend.

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• Work/study programs offer the most flexibility,
  as theyre designed for students, but most
  part-time positions are incredibly flexible and
  accommodating. Be sure to let the employer know
  that you're a student when you apply for a job so
  that everyone is clear about expectations and
  what you can manage.

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Practice Effective Time Management

• Effective time management is the key to
  balancing school and work, and it starts with
  creating a realistic weekly schedule. This
  schedule should include your course and work
  schedules, any school or work assignments,
  pertinent activities or tasks and short-term and
  long-term goals.

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• Creating a visual representation of your tasks
  and activities will promote punctuality and
  promptness, prevent forgetfulness and missing
  assignments and even help relieve stress and
  anxiety. It can also help improve your
  versatility, for instance, you could add a space
  for leisure time or cancel an unimportant task to
  complete more important ones.

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Consider Online Coursework

• Online coursework offers many opportunities to
  achieve that school/work balance and many
  students find it less stressful. It doesn't
  require you to travel to campus and courses are
  sometimes available according to more flexible
  schedules. This could allow you to work more,
  spend more time at home or hanging out with your
  friends. With the right student housing in
  Edmonton, students will also have the space they
  need for focused study, such as in the privacy of
  your room at The Horizon, or in our study lounge.

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Keep Your Priorities Straight

• If you want to properly balance school and work,
  you will need self-discipline. This means taking
  care of your responsibilities before moving on to
  other activities. Make a daily and weekly list of
  your priorities and then complete these tasks
  first. Remember, work and school always come
  first. Taking breaks while studying or working is
  recommended and can help reenergize your mind and
  body.

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• Lots of students work part-time while attending
  school and manage to create and maintain a
  healthy balance. Make note of these tips and you,
  too, will be able to work, study and socialize
  with success!