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I would have posted this on the students board, but it's kind of slow over there! I need help with a survey for a research methods class if you ladies don't mind!
Your Age:
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take:
What classes do you have this semester:
Least and Most Favorite class:
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) :
What is your major?
What year are you?
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) :
Do you do an extracirriculars:
If so, what:
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class:
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work?
Is your schedule flexible?
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) :
What is your position title:
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) :
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position:
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) :
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school:
Thanks in advance. Sorry to bug ya'll!
Your Age:
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take:
What classes do you have this semester:
Least and Most Favorite class:
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) :
What is your major?
What year are you?
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) :
Do you do an extracirriculars:
If so, what:
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class:
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work?
Is your schedule flexible?
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) :
What is your position title:
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) :
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position:
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) :
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school:
Thanks in advance. Sorry to bug ya'll!
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Re: School/Work
currently just have a job.
How many hours per week do you work?
I work 40 hours a week at least (sometimes more depending on the situation).
Is your schedule flexible?
Yes. You can show up between 8:30 am and 9:30 am. The earliest you can leave is 4:30 pm as long as you have at least 8 hours.
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) :
I am sure they would if I had anything. I am currently single and not going to school.
What is your position title:
Mechanical Engineer
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) :
Office.
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position:
Not directly. I graduated with Nuclear Engineering, but work mostly as a Mechanical Engineering, even though I do work that involves Nuclear Engineering sometimes.
[QUOTE]What part of SC are you from?
Posted by Narwhal[/QUOTE]
The Holy City!! AKA Charleston! :) What about you Narwhal?
Age: 20
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: 18
What classes do you have this semester: History of the English Language, Tolkein and Modern Fantasy, Intro to Social Work, Intro to Acting, Intro to Communication, and World Civilizations I.
Least and Most Favorite class: Least- History of the English Language. Favorite: Social Work.
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : My T/R are really busy, but I only have one class M/W, and none on Friday.
What is your major? Elementary Education.
What year are you? Sophomore.
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : Just work and boyfriend.
Do you do an extracirriculars: I am in Ballroom Club, Roteract, and the Daughters of Isabella.
If so, what: Oh. Oops. LOL
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: Oh, man. At least a couple per class.
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work? 6.
Is your schedule flexible? No. It's set, which is actually easier.
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : It's through school, so no.
What is your position title: Desk Worker
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : The front desk of a dorm.
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: N/A.
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) : School
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: No. I can usually do homework. It isn't a "real" job.
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: I'm taking 17 credits, which translates to twelve hours and 40 minutes a week.
What classes do you have this semester: 5
Least and Most Favorite class: Least favorite is Intro to Fiction Writing because of the professor and because many of the students are boring. Favorite class is Story Screenwriting because of the professor and the class dynamic.
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : I usually go 5 days a week, or have 2 days of class and work the other 3.
What is your major? Culture and Media Studies
What year are you? Junior
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : No.
Do you do an extracirriculars: Not in school.
If so, what: I'm a member of a temple and a few gay rights organizations.
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: Around 2 per class.
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: 15 during the regular semester (usually, ended up with 14 this semester) and 6-9 during the summer
What classes do you have this semester: Spanish, piano, legal research, American Policy, badminton, business law
Least and Most Favorite class: favorite: business law --- least fave: Spanish
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : Different every semester. This semester I had 1 night class, the rest were during the day no class on Friday. Next semester will be the same.
What is your major? Political science - law and justice concentration
What year are you? 2nd semester junior, next semester I will be a senior due to summer classes
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : no husband, no kids, I am pretty commitment free.
Do you do an extracirriculars: some
If so, what: a few honor societies
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: 6-9
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work? 10 during the semester and almost full time on school breaks
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : sometimes they care about school, not always. family... no.
What is your position title: bookeeper/manager
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : It is technically a shop (florist) with a partial office life setting lol
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: I don't have my degree yet and it does not apply to this field.
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) : just school.
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: I did my freshman year when I was really trying to figure stuff out. I still don't like working every Saturday and I know sometimes my time would be better spent doing homework. Haveing Friday off really helped this semester though.
The classes I'm in are History of the English Language, Tolkein and Modern Fantasy, Intro to Social Work, Intro to Acting, Intro to Communication, and World Civilizations I.
Is your schedule flexible? it is set every semester depending on my classes
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : they are willing to reset my availability every semester and summer session. they will also give extra hours over xmas break etc when i dont have school. they will also work with my schedule when my finals are scheduled for times/days other than my normal school schedule
What is your position title: sales associate
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) :retail
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: i have my AAS but it doesnt do much other than get me a tiny bit more $
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) : I take 17 credits of classes. my degree requires a certain amount of volunteer work each semester at a social work related organization. right now i have to do 40
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: yes every minute needs to be planned out to get everything done. most classes (assignments, outside work etc) are set up for students w/o jobs commitments who can spend lots of time in the library, various labs (writing, math, computer) and have plenty of time to get large projects done. having no free time to relax and rejuvenate wears you down. not getting enough sleep is not good for your health.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: School/Work : The Holy City!! AKA Charleston! :) What about you Narwhal?
Posted by palmettogirl924[/QUOTE]
I'm from Greenville. :) But I go to charleston all the time.
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: approx. 12 hours
What classes do you have this semester: Ethics/abnormal psych/counseling/statistics
Least and Most Favorite class: least- stats; favorite- abnormal psych
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : class T W TH nights
What is your major? This is my masters in school psychology
What year are you? 1st year
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : just a boyfriend
Do you do an extracirriculars: I have a lot of practicum hours where I need to be out in the schools doing observations and whatnot
If so, what:
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: 10-15 per class per week
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work? 40 hours
Is your schedule flexible? yup... I can choose when to work and when not to
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : nope
What is your position title: I'm a substitute teacher
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : schools
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: yup... I have my teaching credential so I'm able to sub
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) : night classes
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: yup! Mainly because I have a limited amount of time during the day when I have the chance to be in a school observing which I have to balance between working. It's also stressful because I go to school from 5p-10p 3 nights a week and work all day M-F... I have to juggle taking time off for observations as well as scheduling time in for presentations and studying/reading
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: only 9 credits this semester
What classes do you have this semester:Collection Development, Information Sources in Humanities, and a 120 hr practicum (internship)
Least and Most Favorite class: I love my practicum. I absolutely hate humanities (it's a waste of my time)
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : MW nights, Tues/Fri afternoons
What is your major? Library and Information Science
What year are you? Final semester of graduate school
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : Job, homeowning, relationship
Do you do an extracirriculars: None
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: 5
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work? 16-20
Is your schedule flexible? Not really. I'm expected to be there Thursdays, Saturdays and one Sunday a month but if I need off I can usually find someone to cover my shift.
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : Yes
What is your position title: Senior Page
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : Public Library
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: No.
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) : Class, internship, relationship
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: Sometimes. A lot of times work helps me out with my school work though. It's really helpful being able to work in my field while taking classes. But there have been a few break downs a long the way. I'm just glad I'm down to one part time job. During my undergrad, I worked two jobs and took 18 credits. Baaaad idea.
Somebody once said, it's the soul that matters. Baby who can really tell, when two hearts belong so well?
Tale as Old as Time (Updated 11/26)
How many hours per week do you work? 40 - 45
Is your schedule flexible? I work 8am to 4pm but I can change my hours a little if necessary
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : When an emergency arises, they're okay with me leaving to deal with it... like when my mother and father were in the hospital...
What is your position title: Manager of Payroll & Billing
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : Office
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: My degree is Business Computer Information Systems... so, not really... but it's a business degree so it's pretty universal
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) : I only work
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: I would... I'm stressed out just working...
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: 18
What classes do you have this semester: Communication Theory; Organizational Communication Theory; Fundementals of Public Relations; Business and Professional Speaking; Discussion Methods; Interpersonal Communication
Least and Most Favorite class: Most Favorite - Communication Theory
Least Favorite - BusinessProfessional Speaking
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : Monday - Thursday usually done by late afternoon
What is your major? Communication Theory
What year are you? Junior
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : no
Do you do an extracirriculars: not school related
If so, what:
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: depends on the week and the class but I would say on average 2-3 hours
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: 18 and 2 0 hour classes that take more time than the hour'd classes
What classes do you have this semester: Jazz Appreciation, Finance, Performance Seminar, Computer Information Systems, Biology 2, Bio 2 Lab, Communication in Organizations, Record Company Administration, and Legal Music Issues. I've also been sitting in on Artist Management and Promotion since I dont have a class at that time and the course changes every fall.
Least and Most Favorite class:Least: Communication in Organizations Favorite: Record Company Admin
What is a typical school schedule like for you: MWF 10, 3:30, 5 (F 1:00) TH: 8, 3:30
What is your major?Music Industry Studies, Management/Marketing Concentration with a Business minor and a Communication Minor.
What year are you? Super Senior. aka The Victory Lap aka 5th Year Senior
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) :No
Do you do an extra-curricular: Yes
If so, what: Woman's Music Fraternity Alumni Association, MEISA, Help with the Student-Run Record Label when they need it. and I attend anywhere from 4-7 hour long group fitness classes per week, that are offered for free by the university.
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: Gosh I have no idea, Homework not so much maybe 1-3, then 4-5 hours studying (if there's a test within the week, practicing tuba is roughly an hour a day for 5 or 6 days out of the week.
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
* I am a seasonal employee at a drug store.
How many hours per week do you work? When Home they give me anywhere from 30-40 hours per week
Is your schedule flexible? Yes, because I can just call and say I'm coming home and they will throw me in.
Do they care about your other commitments (school, family, etc.) : yes
What is your position title: Certified Photo Technician
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : Big Chain Drug Store
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: No, its just a job to get me through college
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.): Normally when I work I don't have anything else to worry about, other than practicing.
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: Sometimes, when I say I can be back a certain day and then school reschedules something. Its a 6 hour drive home so its not a commuter from college frequently situation
* Good luck on your research! Something thats really helpful for me when i need data is www.surveymonkey.com you can make a survey and post the link here. Its something to think about since some people may be more reluctant to give you detailed information on this board.
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: Well I'm taking only 4 classes this semester, so I suppose it's like 16 hours in class.
What classes do you have this semester: Social work interviewing, social work research methods, New Religious Movements (cults), and American Indian Studies.
Least and Most Favorite class: Least favorite ever: "Mind, Body, Spirit Wellness". It was the stupidest class ever and i had to drop it because the professor wouldn't let anyone pass. She is fired now, thank God. Favorite: The interviewing class I'm in right now. It's practicing to be a social worker, and I love it.
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : I do not have class Fridays, and I have a night class Tuesdays. Otherwise it's all during the day.
What is your major? Social Work
What year are you? A junior
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : A fiance, a job (nanny, although it's only about 10 hours a week so I didn't do the work one), wedding planning... I am awesome at doing homework early- I DO NOT procrastinate. EVER. I'm always done with stuff way early. When I finish my work, then I spend time on other things. School is laways number one.
Do you do an extracirriculars: Yep! I am in Navigators (christian group here- like campus crusade), in the honor society for SW, and also volunteer at a horse ranch.
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class:Hmmm... Per week I'd say it REALLY depends. I honeslty do not know. Every night it's about 3-4 hours. Sometimes less, sometimes LOTS more.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: School/Work : I'm from Greenville. :) But I go to charleston all the time.
Posted by Narwhal[/QUOTE]
Nawhal: I LOVE Greenville. FI and I have actually talked about potentially moving there. The job opportunities there for him and I would be much better. I graduate CofC in Dec. 2011 and then we'll make up our minds. But, I love downtown! It's so nice!!
[QUOTE]Your Age: 20 If you're in school: How many hours of classes do you take: 18 What classes do you have this semester: Communication Theory; Organizational Communication Theory; Fundementals of Public Relations; Business and Professional Speaking; Discussion Methods; Interpersonal Communication Least and Most Favorite class: Most Favorite - Communication Theory Least Favorite - BusinessProfessional Speaking What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : Monday - Thursday usually done by late afternoon What is your major? Communication Theory What year are you? Junior Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : no Do you do an extracirriculars: not school related If so, what: How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: depends on the week and the class but I would say on average 2-3 hours
Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]
We take the same classes.. probably because we're the same major :) interpersonal has become the death of me, interesting info, but she has made it almost impossible to get anything but a C.
How many hours of classes do you take: normally about 18. Next semester I will only take 16.
What classes do you have this semester: I'm on Christmas break. I had: Writing for APA, Biology for Science Majors, Foundations for Christian Psychology, Modern Western Civ, and Human Growth and Development. Next semester I have Psychology of Learning, College Algebra, Introduction to Counseling, Marriage & the Family, and Abnormal Psych.
Least and Most Favorite class: My least favorite was probably... somewhere between my biology class and my writing for APA class. They were BAD.
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : I've never had Friday classes. Next semester I will only have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) : nope, not really.
If so, what: I'm involved in the Psych club. That's about it.
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: Maybe like 2 or 3? Depending on what classes I'm taking. Biology and Writing for APA take a lot... but the other ones didn't take hardly any at all.
[QUOTE]I am awesome at doing homework early- I DO NOT procrastinate. EVER. I'm always done with stuff way early. When I finish my work, then I spend time on other things. School is laways number one.
Posted by bourgehm[/QUOTE]
<div>I never got the hang of that. I work best under pressure, so I'm always racing to get things done in time. Hence why I'm on TK when I have an assignment due in two hours. :P</div>
Somebody once said, it's the soul that matters. Baby who can really tell, when two hearts belong so well?
Tale as Old as Time (Updated 11/26)
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work? 37 (8am - 4pm less 30 min lunch)
Is your schedule flexible? it's a set schedule, but my boss is very flexible if I need to leave early or something
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : yes, my boss is very understanding
What is your position title: Office Manager
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : office
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: Nope, my degree is in real estate development...since that's obviously a booming industry right now. LOL.
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) : Not really. It's actually nice for a change. When I was in college, I usually took 18 credit hours and worked. It's nice to finally come home from work and have nothing else to do.
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school:
Married Bio
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work?
I'm salaried. I'm in the office approximately 40 hours per week, but I don't track it.
Is your schedule flexible?
Yes. My schedule is largely dictated by meetings, and I have the option to work from home.
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) :
I don't know if they necessarily care, but it is certainly flexible. For example, I have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning and will be in late. Not a big deal.
What is your position title:
Product Manager
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) :
office
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position:
Sort of. I doubt I could get my job without a bachelor's degree, but my communication degree does not directly apply.
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) :
A little with family (parents & fiance). I have taken classes while working, but I'm not currently doing so.
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school:
When I did take classes while working full time, it was only one or two classes at a time. I don't think it added much stress. The stress level at work is not constant--it varies greatly with what's going on.
I haz a planning bio
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take:
I'm taking 16 credit hours
What classes do you have this semester:
Classes: moot court
law and sexuality
history of modern constitutional law
empirical methods
land use planning
estates law
Least and Most Favorite class:
Least: empirical methods
Most: its hard to say, probably estates or history
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) :
I mostly have classes 2 days a week, get up and study the other days
What is your major?
Law school, no major
What year are you?
3L
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) :
just fi, but I don't think that counts
Do you do an extracirriculars:
not much
If so, what:
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class:
it depends on the week, but probably about 8-10
How many hours per week do you work? 40
Is your schedule flexible?Somewhat
What is your position title: Public Relation Coordinator and Office Manager
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: I did, when I was in school.
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Canada is kind of like a whole other world with new things to discover that us americans only dream of. - Narwhal
Paige I would like to profess my love for you and your brilliant mind. - breezerb
Murried Bio
How many hours of classes do you take:
12
What classes do you have this semester:
intermediate accounting, income tax, global supply management, and engrish.
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east and Most Favorite class:
My income tax class is fun and interesting. My English teacher is dreadful and every Saturday I wish she would OD on her meds again so we wouldn't have class.
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) :
This semester is T-TH afternoons, M-W nights, and Saturday. Next semester is W-T nights and Saturday morning
What is your major?
Accounting
What year are you?
I'm in my "senior year(s)"
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) :
FI and dog.
Do you do an extracirriculars:
If so, what:
Sleep
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class:
Probably 2-3?
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work?
32 or 40 if I skip class.
Is your schedule flexible?
about as flexible as a 9-5 position can be.
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) :
Yes. My boss is awesome about taking days off for finals and to catch up on things if we need to.
What is your position title:
Assistant.
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) :
office
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position:
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school:
Not really. It's just something I have to do and I figure it'll be all uphill once I get a degree and just have to worry about work.
If you're in school:
How many hours of classes do you take: This semester I took 8 credit hours. I'm transferring in Jan to a University.
What classes do you have this semester: Music and English
Least and Most Favorite class: This semester, English was my worst class. My teacher read the literature to us. Kind of annoying. Favorite: Fundamentals of Music
What is a typical school schedule like for you (no Fridays, MW night, etc.) : No Wednesdays or Fridays. Night classes: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.
What is your major? English
What year are you? Junior
Do you "juggle" other commitments (children, husband) :
Do you do an extracirriculars: Yes
If so, what: Band and church
How many hours per week do you devote of outside time (homework, studying) to ONE class: 2?
If you work (or go to school AND work) :
How many hours per week do you work? 40
Is your schedule flexible? Somewhat
Do they care about your other committments (school, family, etc.) : Yes. They let me do my homework at work.
What is your position title: Receptionist
What type of place do you work (office, Dr's office, warehouse) : Corporate office
If you have your degree, are you using it in your current position: N/A
Do you "juggle" other commitments (kids, husband, night classes, etc.) :Night classes, church, BF
Do you find it stressful to work and go to school: No. If anything it is tiring, but it is doable.