How can I make a balance between studying and working part-time job?
Try not to work more than 15 hours per week as this is the threshold recommended by Queens for a full- time student Complete a time management planner (168 hours) from the LDS website. Count how many hours you are working. If it is over 15 hours it is more than the number recommended for students Try to find an employer who will understand your needs as a student e.g. Student Jobshop on campus offer many rewarding positions in which you can gain valuable experience while balancing your academic commitments. (Register with QUB jobshop as they advertise a range of posts which may be of interest to you and would fit with your course) Check when you are working, e.g. if you are working in a bar until 2am is it affecting your attendance, energy during the next day Structure you’re job around you’re studies, i.e. do not work late nights when you have class early in the morning. Try and keep it to the weekends. Book holidays/ time off surrounding exam/ assessment time. Perhaps you can work ex