Assignments

[CornishAye]

At the moment I am finding it hard to get on top of all my assignments. I have at least 5 to do before the end of the month.

I took seven hours doing Lifespan development essay on psychological theories, but found out the next day from my lecturer that the assignments task meant something totally different. I don't know whether it's the lecturers giving us the wrong information, or me not getting the task.

I'm struggling how to start assignments at the moment, but it's also trying to find time to do them during work, college and friends.

My friends complain because I never have enough time spent with them and that everyone else can balence college,work and friends, my college work isn't being done yet and my work is only 4shifts a week, but it still tires me out.

Thank you for your time!

xXx

[Whispera, MSN, RN]

You work ONLY 4 shifts a week? That's almost full time, 32 hours a week! That's alot to work, have a social life, and get through nursing school too. Lots of students work that much, but it's not easy, in fact it's FAR from easy. Actually nursing school isn't easy even if you're not working. I think you can expect to feel stressed and tired... Not that you can't do it, but chunk away at it. Set an amount you can reasonably do each day and get it done...then go on to the next day...

I also think, if possible, you might consider cutting down on your work hours...

[moonischasingme1]

You shouldn't worry about what your friends think. Just tell them you need/want to do good and you need to make sacrifices. You need to look out for yourself! It is hard to manage all of those things, do not listen to what anyone says.

Hang in there with the assignments, you will get the hang of them and do great! :)

-Nicole

[Fun2, BSN, RN]

You're only 16, going to college & working?

(As for your friends, they won't pay your bills when you're older. Worry about yourself & your future now. Good friends will still be around later.)

Good luck!

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

you have to speak up and ask questions until you are satisfied that you have major assignments like papers very clear in your mind. raise your hand, or meet with the prof after class is over and say, "so, what you are wanting us to do with this paper, is ____, right?" most colleges will tell you to plan on anywhere from 2 to 4 hours or more of reading, etc. you will have to do outside the classroom for each hour of actual class time. so, if you are taking just one 3 credit hour class, you should be spending up to 12 hours studying for that class. if you are taking, let's say, 12 credit hours of classes, then you need to look at it as a full time job in itself because you should plan on close to 48 hours of study time per week. college is a serious undertaking and should be treated like a job. so, between college, work and your friends, something has to be pared down because you do not have enough hours to get everything done for school. unless you are a 4.0 student, i suggest you cut back on the number of classes you are taking so you can have some time with your friends. you are going to find that the amount of work required to get a high grade in a college class is much more demanding than getting an "a" in high school. college instructors, in general, won't coach you on how to use your study time unless you ask for their help.

you might want to check out this site for infomation on studying and organizing your time at a college level:

http://www.accd.edu/sac/history/keller/accditg/ssindex.htm - strategies for success, an online primer and tutorial on how to study for students from the alamo community college. this is a pretty extensive resource with links on the right side of the page to click into the following subjects: learning styles, note taking, memory techniques, time management, overcoming procrastination, sq3r (a method for getting the most out of reading your textbooks), study tips, critical thinking, preparing for tests, and oral presentations. also, take a look at the faq's (frequently asked questions).

[CornishAye]

I only have one class (Health Studies) and Maths.So I can't take time out from one because I need them both.Not many study periods though.

I do around 18-26hours a week.

One of my friends is 14 and in my opinion doesn't understand why i'm working, it's mostly to save up for a car and Uni.

I've decided to ask my manager if I can work 3 shifts instead of 4, part timer can have3-4 shifts and a full timer is around 5-6 shifts

I have 3 shifts this week, in that time I will do my coursework. :) working 18hours this week, so not too bad.

I didn't have the best GCSE's because I can't cope that well in exams, that's why i'm trying to work really hard at college and get all the experience at different places that I can get. do you think a University would take me with only 4B's and 1C, I'm doing a retake in maths this year.

Thanks you for all your help!!!

xXx

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

I agree with the posters above. Good luck to you