Is it possible to work full-time and study full-time, or would it be too stressful?

popadom

Hi

I am in college and know people who do college 3 1/2 days a week plus working 3 days. I like to be busy, im doing a 60 point ou course,college and one gcse. It depends on if you can cope. I know i can take that stress,i like it , but if you arnt that sort of person, then dont.

It is do-able though.

Im doing an access course as well. You can get adult learning grant (£30 pw-but paid in term blocks) what about travel? If you are outside of a certain radius(normally 3miles) you can get some. You may get free lunch as well. Some colleges have discresionay funds. Apply for everything, they can only say no!

liney

No more difficult than working 5 days and then studying with OU in the evenings, which lots of people do, and I did.

You must have a schedule and stick to it because with tight time constraints if you fall behind you will find it very difficult to catch up, and become demotivated.

If push came to shove, could you reduce your hours at a later date even temporarily? I guess you can take holidays around revision and assignment deadlines?

Oldernotwiser

liney wrote: »

No more difficult than working 5 days and then studying with OU in the evenings, which lots of people do, and I did.

For older people I would agree with you but less feasibble for someone of 19 with problems. Also, there's usually more flexibility with the OU than there is with an Access course, which can be very full on.

I'm at risk of repeating my views from the OP's other thread (negative, I'm afraid) so I'll shuffle off.:)

shegirl

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

For older people I would agree with you but less feasibble for someone of 19 with problems. Also, there's usually more flexibility with the OU than there is with an Access course, which can be very full on.

I'm at risk of repeating my views from the OP's other thread (negative, I'm afraid) so I'll shuffle off.:)

*wanders off to look at Op's other thread*

BrettMorganxD

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

For older people I would agree with you but less feasibble for someone of 19 with problems. Also, there's usually more flexibility with the OU than there is with an Access course, which can be very full on.

I'm at risk of repeating my views from the OP's other thread (negative, I'm afraid) so I'll shuffle off.:)

Don't worry oldernotwiser. You have made some very valid points and I respect that you have taken the time to give me advice.

I am sticking with my plan, but as I said I have taken your advice on board and thought about it. If push came to shove I would reduce my hours.

Although ive seen certain people on here that, when people like you give them advice they seem to just throw it back and throw a tantrum. Sometimes people get really aggitated if they don't hear what they wanna hear, don't they?

BrettMorganxD

popadom wrote: »

Hi

I am in college and know people who do college 3 1/2 days a week plus working 3 days. I like to be busy, im doing a 60 point ou course,college and one gcse. It depends on if you can cope. I know i can take that stress,i like it , but if you arnt that sort of person, then dont.

It is do-able though.

Im doing an access course as well. You can get adult learning grant (£30 pw-but paid in term blocks) what about travel? If you are outside of a certain radius(normally 3miles) you can get some. You may get free lunch as well. Some colleges have discresionay funds. Apply for everything, they can only say no!

The travel thing wouldn't work out because the bus doesn't run where I am going to live, I am going to have to use the train (for which I will use a season ticket for).

ALG, I am almost certain has now ceased

popadom

Hi,
They may give travel for the train, worth asking. Im in wales so its asslemby learning grant(although i do call it adult learning grant ).As i said before,some colleges have funds for poorer students, so speak to student services, they may have some funds good luck

thegirlintheattic

I worked full time whilst completing my final year of uni, however my shifts were a lot shorter and only had 4-hours uni contact time a week. I think it is doable but with you working 14-hour shifts I think you are going to find yourself knackered very quickly.

BrettMorganxD

thegirlintheattic wrote: »

I worked full time whilst completing my final year of uni, however my shifts were a lot shorter and only had 4-hours uni contact time a week. I think it is doable but with you working 14-hour shifts I think you are going to find yourself knackered very quickly.

I am young and healthy though 14 hours to me barley tires me out.

I think it is a good idea because I get money + education.

Another question I have without starting another thread, is rening from a private landlord difficult. My dad says I wont beable to find a place to live because ill be too young at 20. Although I moved out at 17 and was fine!

zildjian

I wouldn't recommend it, personally.

I think your missing the point though, a full time course is full time. You may only be in 3 days a week BUT you are expected to study the other two days of the week, if not more.

I admire your courage to do it, but from past experience from friends who have tried what you plan to do... I would ask for reduced hours at your work. Obviously you could be the exception, but please take my advice on board.