High Distinction
July 22, 2010 | Filed under Uni/Work
I’m maintaining consistent marks in my ongoing studies in a Master of Human Services Management. I have to admit that it was a concern, as this past semester of study was the first where I was working a full-time equivalent of five days. While I’ve worked a lot (e.g. seven days a week) in previous semesters, three or four of those seven days would only have half-day shifts, so I’d essentially only be working the equivalent of four days. That type of part-time split shift work was particularly conducive to study – I’d work in the morning, and study in the afternoon, and vice versa.
My current work schedule isn’t good for study. When I leave the house at 7am, and get back at 7pm, the last thing I want to do when I get home is study. I want to have a long hot shower, to have a delicious dinner, to snuggle up in bed with a good book or with my boyfriend. I don’t want to get out the highlighters and pens and start doing my readings, especially as I already make the effort to do an hour of study each day when I’m commuting to and from work on the train.
Despite all the above circumstances though, I’ve somehow managed to maintain a High Distinction (the highest possible grade) for the past semester’s study. The pressure is on to continue at the same level of excellence for the next eighteen months!
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It’s awesome that you managed to keep up that high grading with your busy schedule! I’m sure that, with your attitude towards work & education and your managing and multitasking skills, you can keep that up!
Chans on July 22, 2010 #
Wow, good job! It’s really tough to maintain your grades when you’re so busy with other stuff. You can definitely keep it up!
Becky on July 23, 2010 #
Congratulations! I wish I were able to keep a good work-study balance. Is the only regular studying that you do on your commute?
Reply: Pretty much – unless I have an assignment due, when I tend to dedicate a weekend to it.
Grace on July 23, 2010 #
Wow. :O
Congrats! ^^-b I wish I had your diligence.
Noellium on July 23, 2010 #
You are insane, that’s all I’ve got to say.
(Insane as in WOW amazing, not crazy :p)
J on July 23, 2010 #
Wow thats great! I know first hand how hard it is to work full time and go to school. High Distinction is a great accomplishment :)
Amy on July 23, 2010 #