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Maintaining Balance Between Family and School

July 29th, 2009

Family Family is important. They are a source of strength, stability, and security and often your greatest ally in your academic pursuits. Understanding their needs is as important as their support of yours, so communication is key. Here are some practical ideas to help your family understand your challenges and responsibilities as you pursue your degree, and to help you understand how your school life may affect your family.

It is important that your significant other understands how important he or she is in your life. Make time for each other – even if it requires scheduling.

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10 Back-to-School Tips

July 24th, 2009

1. Create a list to budget all your supplies, including a computer, software, study supplies, childcare and gas for travel.

2. Determine how you will pay for school. Will it be through student loans, employer assistance or money from your savings? Work hard to succeed because dropping out or failing classes will cost more money.

3. Prepare to be flexible in how you take classes, study and do routine chores.

4. Develop a support system at home and work.

5. Prepare to be inconvenienced today, so you can live a more convenient life in the future.

6. Be realistic in choosing your academic program. Try to match your interests with your aptitudes.

7. Register for the next term’s classes as soon as registration opens. This will serve to keep you on track for your degree and motivate you to focus on the future.

8. Determine your preferred learning style. Are you more comfortable reading textbooks or listening to a lecture? Do you require hands-on experience to internalize a concept? Is repetition important?

9. Make a study plan. Utilize your school’s tutoring, counseling and career advice resources. Have a plan for childcare during study times.

10. Start slowly. Don’t overwhelm yourself. Take one course at first to get a handle on the routine before you add more to your school load.

Tags: adult education, College MD, Continuing Education, DC adult education
Posted in Continuing Education

Balance and Children

July 22nd, 2009

As with your significant other, communication is equally important with your children. If you are a single parent, communication is critical.
Help your children understand the importance of your education to you and to them.
Let the children know when you need quiet time and establish rules for when you are on your computer or engaged in school work.
Bring your children to your campus and give them a tour. Introduce your children to your favorite professors and staff.
Let the children know how important their help is in helping you around the house. Make a list of chores that will be their responsibility.
Post schedules, including yours, so there are no surprises, especially during stress times.
Make sure your children do not resent your school time. If your child is receiving special recognition at school or church, or is in a performance, and the event is in conflict with your class, discuss the conflict in advance with your professor. While you are still responsible for the coursework, your professor should be able to assist you in working out an alternative to the missed class time.

Father and Daughter
Include your children in your education when you can. Depending on their age:

Do your homework and study together. That way you can both develop healthy study habits.
Have the children read over your papers and offer suggestions.
Let them help in some of your academic choices.
Give your children Strayer University pens, notebooks, clothing, or other Strayer University paraphernalia. Let them share in your pride and let them brag about you to their friends.
Take them to the library with you.