Does your school discourage you from working?

[boopchick]

Hi Everyone.

I just had an appointment with my advisor to register for spring semester classes and get my mid-term grades. She wanted to know where I was working now and how many hours. She then wanted to know how many hours I was planning to work next semester. She made a huge point of telling me that I had a big commitment to the program and I should work as little as possible. I have all A's this semester so I don't think she's worried about my grades suffering. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this attitude in their program? Unfortunately, being a single mom, I don't have the luxury of not working.

[perksrn]

I was told that it would be impossible to work during the program. For the first year I worked full time and did quite well. If your dedicated to success, no one can stop you! I am still working (part-time) and have not noticed a huge interference. The biggest problem now is not getting burn out from study time!

I really think that some programs want to establish control in our lives! I think its great that they make recommendations, but you have the final decision for what works for you.

Nichole

[renerian, BSN, RN]

I worked full time and went to school. Hard hard hard but doable if you are determined. My advisor told me I would never pass. I did. My kids have to do the same as I have 4 kids in college at the same time and can pay for some of it but not all.

Don't let them beat you down.

renerian