What is more important: studying or working?

[derricpeterson]

Two years ago I graduated from New York University I met with a problem of working during my sudying because my parents are poor and had no possibility to pay for my education in the university.

How to combine studying and working?

[sonic23]

Well I think you have a few options. There are loans you can get that you will not have to pay for at all until a year after you graduate. These loans will pay for your schooling and pay for your living expenses. But the problem with this option is the amount of money you have to pay when you get out will probably be 100k+

Another option might be to work through college but only do part time classes. This is the option that I chose. I have three kids, a wife, 2 cars and a hugh mortage payment. So I had do this option. This may take you longer to graduate but it allows you to still eventually graduate and not be overwhelmed with bills when you get out.

The last option I can think of is not recommended. I tried this option for 9 months and got extremely burnt out and almost quit college. This option basically means you go to college full time and then go to work full time. This will take about 80 to 100 hours a week. This option nearly killed me, but I did have kids at the time too. So if you are single then this option may not be so bad. It just wasnt for me.

how to study and work?
I would say just make sure you have at least one day a week to crash. I mean to sleep for at least 8 hours. You can study and work all you want but without sleep you will mess up both.
Also, keep yourself motivated. I had easy motivation because I had 3 kids to look at everyday. Find your motivation.
The problem is not studying and working at the same time because anyone can do that...the problem is staying focused and not getting burnt out...this could easily lead to you quitting.

I hope this helps you.