Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (2)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 2

Voicing your goals to someone else can help you make decisions and figure out your priorities. It can also help you judge whether you can do both- work and study- successfully. To help answer this question, ask yourself:

• Am I an organized person?
• What kind of study habits do I have?
• Do I make good use of my available time?
• Will I be able to move my schedule effectively if I take on a part time job?

Think about the pros and cons of working. On the plus side, a good job can teach you about commitment, time management and responsibility- and, of course, handing money. On the minus side, a job can cut into time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"It's better to be alone than to be in  bad company." 

Anon. 

Reflection:  What this quote means is that when you're accompanied by bad company you will want to do the bad things people around you are doing, but when you're on your own, you aren't influenced by negativity. It's easier to stop yourself from doing something bad rather than feeling a bit peered pressure. For example, when you're on your own, nobody is around to tell you what you should do. But when you're at a party, surrounded by drunk people, or drugged people, you might want to give it a try and nobody will be there to stop you. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"You make your habits and your habits make you." 

Anon.

Reflection: After a while, your good/ bad habits are what defines you. You decide what's best for yourself and once you're used to it, it'll all feel so natural. It's up to you to know what's right, get used to the fact that the only help you can get is from yourself. Good habits will make life easier for you and everyone around.