Overcoming Challenges: Balancing Work & Academics

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The discussion centers around an individual who has been out of academia for five years and has recently been accepted into a Master's program in Physics at the University of Aveiro in Portugal. They are seeking advice on balancing their new academic responsibilities with their job. Participants in the thread inquire about the specifics of their job situation, asking whether they are working full-time or part-time, and clarifying if they are entering a Master's program or already hold a Master's degree. The conversation emphasizes the challenges of managing work and study commitments, highlighting the need for effective time management and support from peers in similar situations.
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Hi people!

First of all, thanks for the patience and sorry for my bad english, It's not my native tongue, i'll do my best not to mess up.

I want to share with you this doubt, and i think this is the correct thread.

I've been "paused" in my academic career for almost 5 years...meanwhile i started working. Now i managed to enter University of Aveiro (Portugal)...I have to coordinate my job with my academic career. I got accepted in Physics (with a Master degree). Any valuable advices, maybe people in the same situation than me?

Thanks.
 
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The_Mechanic said:
Hi people!

First of all, thanks for the patience and sorry for my bad english, It's not my native tongue, i'll do my best not to mess up.

I want to share with you this doubt, and i think this is the correct thread.

I've been "paused" in my academic career for almost 5 years...meanwhile i started working. Now i managed to enter University of Aveiro (Portugal)...I have to coordinate my job with my academic career. I got accepted in Physics (with a Master degree). Any valuable advices, maybe people in the same situation than me?

Thanks.

You got accepted into a master degree program or you've a masters and got accepted into Physics?

Also, is it a full time job or part-time job?
 

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