MMkai128

Thanks so much for the great advice. I'm seriously going to print this page out- it's very helpful to keep the things you mentioned in mind for the future!! As for me, I also work in a restaurant to pay the bills... I just don't really have the option of changing jobs/risk being paid less right now... but I would absolutely like to so some volunteer work and internships at hospitals throughout NS to gain some in-field experience. Thanks again for the list!

I'm going from working full time to part-time...It's definitely going to be a huge challenge financially. I'm really going to have to cut corners wherever I can and might try to pick up a babysitting job on weekends. I am lucky enough to split rent/utilities with my boyfriend who's offered to pick up as much as he can while I'm in school and I'm so thankful for that :) I would just eat super cheap meals (rice and beans, whole wheat pasta, frozen veggies, oatmeal). Everyone has a different situation though, so I'm sure you'll figure something out once you get into the flow of the semester! :)

I've been so up in the air about my work schedule too... I'm starting my first semester of NS in a month, and am currently working 40 hours a week out of necessity. I'm thinking of cutting down to 20 hours/week but that still won't be enough to cover my rent and bills. I got my tuition covered in full by grants from my school but unfortunately still have remaining living and travel expenses. I've heard the first semester of NS is the hardest simply because one must learn time management and LOTS of organizational skills and I don't want to fall behind because of a job. IMO, it'll be better in the long run to cut back on work/having a steady income in order to make the grades to succeed in NS. I've been looking into student loans but I'm very reluctant to take any out:uhoh3: We'll see how it goes...

1. September 1st 2. Connecticut 3. ADN 4. ASK QUESTIONS even if you think it's a stupid one :) 5. My mom and boyfriend