Category: Work and School Life

Are you returning to school to finish a degree, but struggle with writing essays? It’s okay, I’ve got you covered.  Because there was great interest in the topic of how to write academic research papers, the next couple posts will break down some other key paper writing skills I’ve implemented as a working student.  These…

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out as a working student this semester? If so, this post will help you explore your options to help you recover from burnout so you can continue chipping away at your college classes while keeping your job. The structure will include a How we Got Here, a Pros and…

I felt the pressure of not having enough time nor energy to complete my homework with my full-time job. I was so overwhelmed, behind, and felt that life was controlling me. My goal was to find a way to be able to study and handle other personal obligations without feeling scattered and barely making it…

Do you feel behind as a working student?  Or maybe you’ve been slacking off and it’s finally catching up to you. No matter your reasons for clicking on this post, I’ve got some quick tips for you to become infinitely more productive in a week.  These tips have allowed me to catch up after being…

When you’re a working student you might hear something about “practice self care when you feel overwhelmed.” Or “practice self-care when you’re starting to burn out from balancing work and school.”  When I heard this advice it sounded like it should just come naturally: I should just know how to take care of myself. But,…

If you’re going to school while balancing a full-time job, it can feel like you’re scrambling to meet all your deadlines without pulling your hair out. When I returned to college, I cried my second week! Since then, I’ve learned how to manage my time and energy to get through work and classes. In this…

Have you ever felt like you’re too old, too busy, or too far off the ‘normal’ path to go back to school? You’re not the only one.  For me, I switched through 3 different majors, and I’ve been in and out of college over the past few years. I finally went back to finish my…

If you’re a non-traditional student balancing work and life, it can be challenging. Especially if you have other adult responsibilities. It took me a couple weeks to get used to new schedules; however, I have found that I have become more efficient in my tasks. Once you figure out what works for you and your…

Going back to school as a working adult is no easy feat. When I first started this journey, I thought it would be easy to adjust. But, 3 weeks into taking college courses while still working full-time, I was crying my eyes out. I’ve now stabilized my routine, and I’ve learned that there is a…