Balancing Life and School

The Balancing Act

Higher education can seem unattainable to people with families and full-time jobs. The best part about online school is you work when you can. Even with the flexibility of online, the idea of going back to school can be daunting. We have a few tips on how to balance work, family, and school.

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Prepare Yourself

Before you start working towards your degree, make sure you're in the right mindset. Earning a degree will take time, commitment, and hard work. If you start with this in mind, you'll be better prepared to conquer future challenges.

Time Management

Time management is one of the most useful skills you'll gain from online learning. Keeping your home, work, and school lives balanced depends on you buckling down when you need to and planning ahead. Time management is a skill, and like any other skill, it takes practice.

Adapt to Mobile

Getting used to working on the go gives you more flexibility in doing your assignments. Our learning management system Canvas works on mobile and tablet, so you can do homework anywhere.

Email Your Professor

You're not in this alone. If you know work or personal life will keep you from getting an assignment done, email your professor and explain the situation. Southeast Online courses are taught by real people who understand life happens.

Ask for Help

Your professor isn't the only one you can reach out to. Use your personal support network and don't be afraid to ask for help. Ask someone to watch the kids while you work on a big assignment or have a friend to read over a paper you've been staring at way too long. Don't forget your advisors are also a great resource when you need assistance.

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Breathe

With everything that needs to get done, it's easy to forget about breaks. It's important to take time for yourself to prevent burnout and to keep your mind fresh. Remember this hectic time of your life is temporary, and in a few years you'll have your degree.

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