Achieving the perfect work-study-life balance is no easy feat; one needs dedication and patience when planning to study while working full-time.
In this competitive world you cannot afford to just get by with your current skill set, you need to find ways to improve your skills in order remain relevant.
A great deal of time management and prioritising is needed in order to make part-time studying work for you.
You also need the support of your family and employer to make it work.
Daddy Selogilwe Tlhale spent two years studying BTech Computer Systems Engineering while working; something which took a lot of his family time.
“I was a 08:00am to 17:00 employee and a student from 18:00 to 22:00 with 100KM distance from work to campus and 150KM from campus to his house,” he says.
This meant he only had 2 days to spend with his wife and family and also had to allocate time for studying because that is the only time he had to complete school work.
One of the biggest challenges is managing finances as the fees can put a strain on your budget.
Whether you choose to let your employer know about your studies or not, it is important to not let the one suffer because of the other.
Finding the right balance can be hard but keeping your eye on the prize is key.
Tlhale advises that you take one step at a time and don’t bite off more than you can chew.
“Do not put yourself under pressure by registering for a lot of subjects trying to complete within record time,” he says.
Useful tips to remember:
Schedule
Draw up a schedule and stick to it. This will help you to remain sane and focused.
Monthly budget
A budget will help to keep track of your finances and ease the pressure caused by the exorbitant fees.
Take a break and refresh
Work hard, study hard but also give yourself time to relax and regroup. You won’t be any use to anyone if you burnout.
Balancing work and study, how to make it work
Achieving the perfect work-study-life balance is no easy feat; one needs dedication and patience when planning to study while working full-time.
In this competitive world you cannot afford to just get by with your current skill set, you need to find ways to improve your skills in order remain relevant.
A great deal of time management and prioritising is needed in order to make part-time studying work for you.
You also need the support of your family and employer to make it work.
Daddy Selogilwe Tlhale spent two years studying BTech Computer Systems Engineering while working; something which took a lot of his family time.
“I was a 08:00am to 17:00 employee and a student from 18:00 to 22:00 with 100KM distance from work to campus and 150KM from campus to his house,” he says.
This meant he only had 2 days to spend with his wife and family and also had to allocate time for studying because that is the only time he had to complete school work.
One of the biggest challenges is managing finances as the fees can put a strain on your budget.
Whether you choose to let your employer know about your studies or not, it is important to not let the one suffer because of the other.
Finding the right balance can be hard but keeping your eye on the prize is key.
Tlhale advises that you take one step at a time and don’t bite off more than you can chew.
“Do not put yourself under pressure by registering for a lot of subjects trying to complete within record time,” he says.
Useful tips to remember:
Schedule
Draw up a schedule and stick to it. This will help you to remain sane and focused.
Monthly budget
A budget will help to keep track of your finances and ease the pressure caused by the exorbitant fees.
Take a break and refresh
Work hard, study hard but also give yourself time to relax and regroup. You won’t be any use to anyone if you burnout.
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