I'm kind of sad I need advice. thank you

[able2009]

Well today my boyfriend got laid off from his job so basically I'm the sole provider now until who knows when since the economy has fallen severely. I was wonding if and one is taking their prerequisites online or going to regular classes while working a full time job? I work 3-11 mon-fri and I'm really upset by the fact it may take me awhile before I can stary school especially after all the crap I went though to get all my documents that were 1000 miles away. Where did you find study time and how many classes a semester did you take? Was it online or in an actual class? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[NurseJeanB]

I worked full time and went to school at night. I also was a full-time wife and mother. Now it took me awhile to get through prereqs. but I was able to get A's because I took only 1-3 classes a semester. I am sorry your boyfriend got laid off. This economy is terrible. I hope your boyfriend will be able to find a new job. It sounds like he was there for you during hard times and you want to return the favor and I find that admirable. Check with the financial aid office of your community college. Also some employers offer things like tuition reimbursement etc. Best of luck to you two.

Jean

[Annieh1315]

I have been in shoes similar to yours. At age 21 my new husband and I had two infants and neither of us had a degree. He worked for $10/hr and went to acctg school at night. When he graduated, it was my turn. I went to finance school and worked. I had to give up my dreams to go into the medical field because at the time I didnt' know of a program that would let me work and go to school. So, here I am a few years later with a business degree and still wanting to go into nursing. My advice is this: Education is the one thing that no one can take away from you. Even if you can only do one class at a time, keep going because eventually you really do get there. When things seem the worst, you have to buckle down and keep going no matter what it takes. There were years when we lived on student loans and any short term job I could get. I strongly agree with another poster - try to get a job at a place that pays for tuition regardless of what that position is with the company/hospital. Even if you can't afford the internet, most libraries offer it and the school itself should have a computer library open late and on weekends. Or get a reception job or some other light office work job and use the internet there - at lunch or after work. Most companies will comply. Mostly though, just stay in school no matter how slow and keep beleiving in yourself and your abilities and graduation day really will come!

[able2009]

Thanks for all the support.

[BellasMommyOBRN]

i agree with a pervious poster, go to the financial aid office. being that you are an independant student ( i am assuming from your post that you don't make very much either) there are numerous thing out there that can help you through school. don't count out school just yet, exhaust all your resources before throwing in the towel for the next semester.

good luck!!:heartbeat

[sweetestt7]

Hi,

I work full-time and attend classes and have a 6-month old grandson in the house. I work Saturday and Sunday 6:30a.m.-6:30p.m., and Monday and Tuesday 6:30a.m.-2:30p.m.. That leaves me Wednesday-Friday for studying and going to school for assistance. Also my job is not very busy on the weekend and I take that time to study as well.

I agree with the other's there are scholarships and grants available. Leave no stone unturned.

I am a firm believer in, if there's a will there's a way. Keep your head up and stay strong.

Peace and Blessings

[coolpeach]

You should be able to work while you take your pre reqs. Most CC's have flexible night, weekend etc classes to fit around work. You can also do some of your easier classes online.

I think its also good practice for when you get accepted into a program. I am currently in an RN program, and they give us so much work that there is no time to study. Seriously its not that the works hard its that there is no time to do it all. It was major shell shock after not working while doing 12 credit hours of pre reqs a semester. If you can do a full load of pre reqs while working full time, and managing a household you will start the program a head of most who like me weren't prepared.

[peytonsmom]

I work a full time job that also has a 50+ minute commute each way, married with a 3 year old son and i'm taking two classes + two labs next semester and two classes + 1 lab this semester.

Its definetly not easy, but if you want it badly enough then you'll do what you have to do. At least that's what has gotten me through the semester. :nuke: I'm carrying a 97% in A&P I lecture, an 89% in A&P I lab, and a 96% in my Lifespan Psych class. So it might be hard, but you can do it and do it well!

I love online classes (which are not cheaper for me either, the opposite actually) but it allows me to have more time at home w/ my son. Even if you don't have internet at home, you can always hit up the library a few times a week on your own time to get your assigments done. That would be easier for me w/ my work schedule than getting a class twice a week.