Anyone studying engineering and working P.T.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the feasibility of studying engineering full-time while working part-time. Participants share their experiences and strategies regarding time management, balancing work and study commitments, and the impact on personal relationships.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Personal experience sharing

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that it is manageable to study engineering full-time while working part-time, citing effective time management as a key factor.
  • One participant mentions working two part-time jobs while maintaining healthy grades, emphasizing the challenge of reduced sleep.
  • Another participant shares their experience of working about 30 hours per week alongside being a full-time electrical engineering student, noting personal sacrifices such as limited social life.
  • A different participant plans to study engineering part-time while working full-time, indicating a shift in their schedule based on their spouse's academic timeline.
  • There is a personal comment directed at one participant regarding their relationship status, highlighting the social implications of balancing work and study.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that balancing work and study is possible, though individual experiences vary significantly. Some express that sacrifices are necessary, while others focus on time management strategies.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences are highly individual and may depend on personal circumstances, such as job type, study load, and personal relationships. The discussion does not resolve the broader implications of these choices.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering part-time work while studying engineering, those interested in time management strategies, and individuals navigating personal relationships during academic commitments may find this discussion relevant.

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Is it manageable to study engineering full time and work 2 days a week?
 
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Yes it is! I work TWO P.T jobs and study engineering full time. I put in about 21 hrs on weekends! I work as a computer technician in my school and then I work at a local coffee shop. It would be great if I could quit one of thoes P.T jobs, but due to circumstances I cannot. My grades are in healthy condition too.

It all comes down to proper time management. But even with that, I still get a few hours less sleep every night. I could only imagine what would happen if I didnt manage my time properly.
 
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Yep, doing it now. I'm a full time EE student and I work about 30 hours per week, 15 at a shop and about 15 to 20 on the side as a network admin for a small company. It's very manageable, but there are some sacrifices. I'm not currently dating and I make sure to get to bed by 10 every night. I had to break up with my last GF because she couldn't accept the amount of time I was able to spend with her.
 
In the spring I'll be studying engineering part time while working full time. I'll switch to full time school and part time work when my wife finishes her degree.
 
Jeff, you are sooooooo good boyfriend, I wish to find one like you.
 

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