Got Accepted to Grad School

Congratulations and well done you for deciding to do this AND work at the same time! I really admire you, good luck!

It's not something that I have done before, but I would like to do some kind of further education in the near future Plus, it keeps your brain ticking over I think.

Congrats on getting accepted!
I work full time and go to school half time. Last semester I tried 2 online classes instead of actually going to campus. I was unsucessful. I ended up getting mono, getting engaged, buying our first house... needless to say I ran out of time If those things wouldn't have happened I would have been just fine. It is doable with work, it just takes a lot of effort and commitment.

You need to make a schedule and stick to it. Do not have the mindset "I can skip today and work on it tomorrow because I don't have to go to class". You need to set deadlines. It is extremely hard to catch up once you get behind. It depends on the teacher and how much effort they put into teaching the class, but in my experience online classes were much harder then on campus classes. In person classes teachers can point out key areas of the text that you need to know, online that doesn't really happen. You end up trying to read and understand everything. The online classes ended up taking me alot more time!

Ha LOL! Amy - cushy job! an MPA I hear is one of the hottest grad degrees you can get! it's HARD! One of my best friends has one and she is now the Dir of Public Communication at MCI for the West. GO AMY!

Explain to others you are WORKING/STUDYING and are not just at home... I have this problem whether it would be classes or work... IT can easily be done I work full time and went to school full time just as others said dont get behind

CONGRATES

Congratulations Amy. You'll do fine.

I'm studying online too whilst working - I think the only tip I could give is to manage your time well. Of course I'm great at that and don't do things like spend loads of time on TCS

My classes start tomorrow actually. I have a 6:30 am- 9:00 am class, then off to work until 5
I actually found that they posted the syllabus online for my statistic class and I have all ready begun looking at Assignment 1. I have also been studying the 1st chapter of my Anatomy book for the last week or so.
You sound a lot like me as far as assignments go Amy. I know you are going to do just fine.

You go girl! You will be great at this!

That's great news, Amy! Yes, I'm sure you'll be super busy when you begin, so enjoy your free time while you still have it!

Congratulations Amy! I got my MA in Public Communication studying part- time while working, and it is hard, but really worth it. I wouldn't have the job I have now without it. But there are no cushy jobs out there, believe me, I keep hoping htat one day I will be the one who doesn't have to do all the work but it never happens. Public servants and admin people these days work as hard as anyone! Good luck with it.

Yay! Congratulations, Amy!!

I don't have advice on exactly what you're asking for, but I have a job, school, and I freelance/practice/etc. Just make sure you schedule your days as much as possible. Walk away from tasks when your time is up. It makes you highly productive and efficient!

Yeah!!!

Amy, that is fabulous! Along with the advice to work A LOT!...I would add to be sure to still take time for yourself and relaxation. If you can't take an hour long bubble bath, at least take a 10 minute bubble bath.

And try to minimize some "chores". Like maybe have take-out more often, recruit your boyfriend to help with laundry, etc. Whatever you are doing now to cope, just increase it! LOL!

You are going to do just great. I know we won't see you as much, but let us know how you and the girls are doing, ok?

Yay Amy! You'll be awesome!