It Usually Costs You More Than Just Money To Go To College
A lot is said about the cost of college. Study after study we hear about skyrocketing costs.
What we don’t often hear about is the cost on your schedule and your life. College is a major undertaking and the demands it places on your time are significant. This is just magnified when you are working full time and / or have a family.
One of the first things I hear when I bring this up is “exactly how much time?” This is a tough question because there are so many things that go into it:
***How tough is the course?
Let’s face it. Some courses are easier than others. Most students agree that intro to business is much easier than calculus. As such it takes them much less time.
***How much do you already know about this subject?
I find math to be easy while other people find it to be hard. Because it’s easy for me it will take me less time.
***How good are your study skills?
When I graduated from high school my study skills stunk. Ok, I’ll be honest, I had no study skills! After over a decade in the military my study skills had improved. Poor study skills will increase the study time required.
***Are you able to study in dedicated sessions or is it spread out?
It’s easier for your mind to absorb information if it isn’t always shifting gears. It’s takes at least 20 minutes for your mind to get into something new. If you are always having to shift your mind away from studying it will take you much longer.
***What are the teacher’s requirements?
Some instructors really only care that you do well on his exams. Others seem to feel it is their duty to fill your schedule with busy work.
When it is all said and done I’ve come up with some good thumb rules. These were developed from personal experience, working with other students, and talking to guidance councilors. What I have found is that it typically takes between three and four hour a week per credit hour.
Example:
Mike has a full time job and has a young family. He is taking two classes this semester, one is 3 credits and the other 4 credits. The 3 CR class is a basic class and shouldn’t be too time consuming. The 4 CR class is an advanced electronics course with a lab. This class will take him much longer.
***3 CR class: 3 credits X 3 hours per week = 9 hours per week
***4 CR class: 4 credits X 4 hours per week = 16 hours per week
This puts Mike at 25 hours a week. This is hard but it is something he can handle. He will have to work with his family, but it will still leave him enough time to fulfill all his obligations.
Brandt Smith is the co-founder of Education 2.0, and has over a decade of experience in finding flexible ways to earn their college degree. Education 2.0 understands that college for working adults creates unique challenges. Go to Education 2.0 to learn more.
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This article is good – so many students need good study skills – both those in school and those returning to school for more education or to get the education they missed the first time around.
A good place to look for a range of study skills for students from Middle School through 4-Year University and for adults returning to School/College is at:
http://www.yoursuccessinschool.com
You can get just books or a whole study skills system with lots of internet tools
Check it out