#9 in a series: Going to school part-time seems to take forever. What can you do?

This posting is an Expanded continuation of a posting called: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

#9. Going to school part-time seems to take forever.

Going to school part-time seems to take forever.

I said: Know that you are not alone... one of these days, you WILL have completed your studies. Think of the long-term picture and try to be patient. ALSO: consider amping things up and going full-time, IF you have enough money and/or support.

But it actually is not so easy. If you are not careful, you could lose interest in school. If there is ANY way to go full-time for awhile and just get it done, you should. BUT if you can't, you need to find the motivation to keep on going.

A Nontraditional Student group may provide you with the support you need. There are some listed on the Nontraditional Student website, under your state. Just scroll down until you see the state, and click on your area. There are also pages for other areas.

On the plus side, taking classes a little at a time MIGHT free you up to do better, with more study time. And you will have the chance, hopefully, to get to know your teachers better.

Here are some articles to help you while you go back to school part-time. Some are time savers, others advice articles. I hope they are helpful!

Get to know your college professors (this goes for all teachers too)

Some study and final project tips

Textbook options include renting, e-books, more.

10 Motivational Tips for the Nontraditional Student

Here are the "Expanded answers to the Advice Posting so far:

#1: Were your grades great, or would you like a redo of them, nontraditional students?

#2: Not enough credits to graduate, CLEP, addition, accreditation, transfers, more.

#3.  Are you taking the courses you want to take? Or is it time to change course?

#4.  You don't know if you want to continue, for any reason. Can you continue on?

#5.  Are your student loans adding up too fast? 

#6. You may want to transfer schools... some things to think about.

#7. Are you bored with school? Want more fun? Try these things.

#8. You wanted A's, but you got B's or C's (or a combination)...

Here is the original posting again you might like to check out: More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

My next posting will talk about #10: (For the beginning or the middle of the semester only) You have signed up for too many classes.

#10. (For the beginning or the middle of the semester only) You have signed up for too many classes. - See more at: http://non-traditional-students.blogspot.com/2014/05/more-tips-for-nontraditional-students.html#.U9_b10jGJox

Going to school part-time seems to take forever.

Again, good luck this summer, whether you are in school, on vacation, at a job, or whatever you are choosing to do.

#5. You have Student Loans that seem to be adding up too fast. - See more at: http://non-traditional-students.blogspot.com/2014/05/more-tips-for-nontraditional-students.html#.U59gn6jGJox

Betsyanne

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More Tips for Nontraditional Students: 10 situations, plus possible solutions.

Tips - Tips - Tips

Have things "gone South" for you, school-wise? Here are some things that might have happened to you that you should be prepared for, and some tips to help you survive them.

FYI: With all of these things, make sure you talk to a trusted friend AND your school Advisor to see if there are some other customized fixes you can consider too.

Next we will be delving deeper into each one of these situations, and coming up with even more solutions and ideas.

#1. Your grades are NOT what you want.

You can always take the class over, maybe extend the time (take an Incomplete), or move on to another class you can do better in.

#2. You don't have the credits to graduate.

This has happened to more people than just you... consider a summer class or classes to finish with school faster.

#3. You are NOT interested in the same things you used to be.

Consider changing your direction - - you major - - or your plan.

#4. You don't know if you want to continue, for any reasons. You feel burnt out.

Try talking to a Counselor (sometimes free at some schools) and decide for sure what you want to do. If you drop out, you may need to start paying your Student Loans quicker.

#5. You have Student Loans that seem to be adding up too fast.

Consider getting a part-time job to help you pay for more things yourself. OR a summer job. There are also some work-study programs available at some schools.

#6.  You may want to transfer schools.

No problem - - but make sure that the new school accepts credits from your other school. AND make sure you can get in the following semester. Check and see if you are in-state too.

#7. School has become boring and not fun at all.

See if you can join a Club or Nontraditional Student group at your school. This might help.

#8. You wanted A's, you got B's or C's.

This is not the end of the world. You can always take a class again, but you may not need to. Try joining a study group if a class seems to be difficult to you next semester.

#9. Going to school part-time seems to take forever.

Know that you are not alone... one of these days, you WILL have completed your studies. Think of the long-term picture and try to be patient. ALSO: consider amping things up and going full-time, IF you have enough money and/or support.

#10. (For the beginning or the middle of the semester only) You have signed up for too many classes.

Investigate the Drop Class policy at your school. If you do it by the deadline, you may be able to drop one or more classes. Don't wait for this.

Adding: NEXT: We will delve into each one of these situations deeper, starting with #1. 

Here are some more Tips Postings for Nontraditional Students you may like.
10 Tips for Doing Well on Final Exams
11 More Tips for Success
10 Study Tips for Nontraditional Students

Have a situation? List it below here for Tips from me and from other Nontrads.

Good Luck this Summer!

And here is a link to my last posting: Summer Positive Possibilities for Nontraditional Students.

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