Monday, October 27, 2014

To be or not to be...

To be or not to be… that is the question.

     To be a full-time student is rewarding in so many ways; however, not to be a full-time student can sometimes seems ideal. Taking a minimum of 4 classes (which, makes you full-time) equates for many hours of work. It is exhausting, it is time-consuming, and it inflicts a variety of difficult pressures. We, as full-time students, are constantly under a scope. We have the pressures of grades; we have the pressures of teachers; and THEN we have the pressures of other students. We have to make all of those collaborate nicely, while also maintaining our lives. Work (money), family, and friends are forced to become 2nd successor. They cannot go first, as usual, because deadlines are now number one. It is a stressful and frustrating mess, which makes keeping calm a little bit hard.
     I have just listed a million (rounded, of course) negatives that might make one believe that school is a waste of time. My readers might think I believe it is unnecessary and that the cons outweigh the pros. Reality: I believe the opposite. Yes, school is stressful and hard; however, there are ways to make it work – which is why I write this. If you are a full-time student and you are experiencing a difficult time, consider my tips below:
  • Go to class
  •  LISTEN in class
  • **Write down homework and due dates**
  • Complete assignments

     By doing all of the above, to the best of your ability, you WILL get you through the bumps. Organization is crucial. And attendance is a must. When teachers see your effort, they will remember it and help you succeed. It is not all about being an Einstein; but, rather about actually trying. So, TRY! And you shall succeed.


-- Cortney McCarthy

1 comment:

  1. Malcolm- So true, you hit every detail on the head because ive been at it for a while and ive been full-time part-time and any other ways you can go to school and you are so right and just gave me motivation to get through what I feel is a down time where I feel like I have so many deadlines and things to accomplish

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