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Default Jan 08, 2021 at 02:48 PM
 
I hate online classes be honest with you but that’s what people do now. Many do like it

I did both two of my undergraduate degrees and graduate degree while working full time so my experience was different. Plus not online. I’d sometimes procrastinate and then cram it all on the weekend sometimes but I am slightly obsessed with getting good grades too, so whatever it takes etc

But I still think I have some ideas on how to be successful in school even though it’s a bit different than your situation. I love to learn BUT it’s usually a luxury to go to school just to learn.

For me honestly the reason to be a good student was: career and salary advancement. For you it could be to get employed. So you got to hurry up so you can get employed. The other one is in many jobs they see your transcript so I’d rather they did not see anything embarrassing. It’s good to make to do lists and schedules and prioritize what assignments should be done first

Couple of years back I finished 30 post graduate credits in a hurry because it meant pay increase. It was TEN classes but increase was so substantial that yes I was going to rush and finish by a deadline no matter what

I hate sounding materialistic but I like comfortable life so getting more money is a major push for me. For you to be employable could be an excellent push. My husband had college degree that was not particularly useful so he went to nursing school in mid 40s. He dreamed of it for years but circumstances didn’t allow it. His motivation was to become RN ASAP so he had to do well. He has a disability so nothing is easy but it was great motivation plus he never dreamed of the kind of money he makes now. It’s extremely hard work but sure worth it.

So honestly if you want to get a job, you’ll have to do reasonably well getting training and that’s would be motivation number one.

Sorry I kind of rambled
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