Discussion Supporting Your Juggling Act

• Please listen to or read this NPR story, “Moms Head Back-To-School To Pursue College Dreams”, and then respond to the following questions:
  • In the NPR interviews, most of the women pointed out the need for support from family and friends when going back to school. What kinds of support from family and friends have been most helpful to you in your own experience of going to school?
  • In what ways do you need more support from family and friends? What tips do you have for asking for help?
  • What social networks have you found to be helpful outside of your family and personal friends (classmates, mentors, work colleagues, etc.)?

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Discussion Time Out

“Time Out” Please respond to the following:

• Please read this MindTools article, “Effective Scheduling”, grab a weekly planner, and then respond to the following questions:
  • How much available time do you need to schedule for work each week? What are your typical work hours?
  • How much available time do you need to schedule for school each week (completing course work, attending class, etc.)? When do you do your class work each week?
  • How much available time do you need to schedule for home or personal activities each week? (Be sure to include sleep and other must-do activities)
  • How do you prioritize your time each week and how do these time priorities align with your goals?