Balancing Online Classes
Although online classes provide a much more flexible educational experience for working professionals like myself, balancing online classes and a full-time work schedule is not an easy task. Addition to my job responsibility there is family obligations, which are equally important, I am married with two children and work full time six days a week. One of the many challenges you may face is how to balance your time with your work, family and friends while you are taking your Penn Foster online course. Since time is valuable, keeping a balance between your study and work or family is a challenge. How would you fit your role as a family man and a work professional into your hectic schedule?
Always plan ahead. First, the most important thing …show more content…
Make them understand that studying often requires long hours. In these instances, support from your family has to be there. Additionally, when children are involved; you may have to re-balance your time so you have time to spend with children.
Plan on having a little family time every day and schedule some special family event once a week. For example I take my children to the park on every Friday or if the weather is bad I play their favourite game with them. It is also a good idea to involve your family in your study for instance I ask my wife to quiz on the course material.
In addition to the family responsibilities there is the work obligation, which is equally important. Balancing your job and study may take time. Since you will be studying on your own pace, you should not feel discouraged if you miss a day or two of course studies. However, making a study schedule will help you to manage your work and study time accurately. Write down work and study obligations and see the schedule where you can set aside time for study. Make sure to follow the schedule accordingly to avoid waste of time; your time is more valuable now than ever
Always plan ahead. First, the most important thing …show more content…
Make them understand that studying often requires long hours. In these instances, support from your family has to be there. Additionally, when children are involved; you may have to re-balance your time so you have time to spend with children.
Plan on having a little family time every day and schedule some special family event once a week. For example I take my children to the park on every Friday or if the weather is bad I play their favourite game with them. It is also a good idea to involve your family in your study for instance I ask my wife to quiz on the course material.
In addition to the family responsibilities there is the work obligation, which is equally important. Balancing your job and study may take time. Since you will be studying on your own pace, you should not feel discouraged if you miss a day or two of course studies. However, making a study schedule will help you to manage your work and study time accurately. Write down work and study obligations and see the schedule where you can set aside time for study. Make sure to follow the schedule accordingly to avoid waste of time; your time is more valuable now than ever