college-work

[texasnative]

Do any of you who are self-employed find time to operate your business and go to school also? I'd like to finish my BS in Forestry, but I don't want to put my business plans on hold either. I think I could work out time for 1 or 2 lectures per week, but fitting in labs is going to prove difficult.

 

[treeseer]

I've taken and taught courses while opperating a business, and yes scheduling can be a pain. The key for me was to find work that was close to school so travel was less of a problem. having a helper who could work alone for a while is also good, or else have your client be your helper.

Also give your clients a loose ETA, like "after 10 a.m." instead of "at..." gives you needed flexibility. Smart of you to pursue the real world while finishing the unreal world of academe'

 

[Lumberjack]

Its possible and profitable.

I am a fulltime college student, and manage my buisness. Its not a full time buisness, but we do a good bit of work.

My schedule for next semester is 3 days a week, should help the biz some. Two days a week (being full time) would be awesome but unlikely.

 

[Ekka]

I go every Thursday night 6pm to 9pm and every Friday fortnight.

In addition I've done some weekenders plus you have to do your assignments.

I just consider it most improtant, it becomes priority number one, then everything else falls into place.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Don't forget that you still live at home, Carl. That makes a big difference.

 

[Nickrosis]

He lives on campus, too, which ain't a free ride from my experience!

I have class 4 nights a week from 5:30-8:10 with a substantial amount of outside group work visiting companies like Miller Brewing, etc. No samples. I'm out for the semester and need the break until the fall!

 

[Lumberjack]

Yeah Butch, no doubt it makes it tons easier. Less to think about for sure.

I had a dorm last semester but I am most likely gonna commute this semester. I didnt spend much time in the dorm as it was, but I did like having the dorm, made somethings easier. I will decide later this summer. Looks like I am gonna take 9 hours online this summer.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Make the schoolwork Priority One. Everything will fall into place after that, you have My Guarantee.

 

[Jim1NZ]

I would have to say, make time tex, thats if at all possible. I study full time 3 days and usually work all the other days. Its all good but i make study the priority to get it out of the way.

 

[texasnative]

Many thanks for your input