Working Full Time During College (Computer Science)
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- When I was a computer science student, I worked full time for many semesters. I'm sharing my story as a full time college student who held a full time job.
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ManuelGa05 ash Ketchum will never grow up. 😂
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Watching this for motivation. Working 9 hours and occasional Saturdays, with 2 hour commute, full course load going into my senior year, and planning a wedding. Plus hitting the gym for an hour. Dude it is killer.
How'd you do? I'm thinking of working full time and going to college as well
Good for you! I’m about to start full time with my last two years of school.
Adderals a personal trainer lol
Needed to see this
This looks like my schedule. Did you finish college?
senior year. three algorithm classes and one calculus II. 40 hours at work. mid corona. let’s get it
im literally in the same boat. Good luck to you
im taking 2 algorithm classes this year, took calc 2 last year(tough class)
respekk 😂
lol
Unless you 100% have to do that, that sounds like a really stupid plan.
@@malickouedraogo7134 bruh I'm over here struggling my first year in computer science with my math being precalc.
I can definitely relate to the exhaustion of working full time and going to school full time. I spent 2 summers taking a full time class workload and working full time at an internship. I barely was able to get any sleep after going to the gym and finishing my school work, and it really killed my energy on the weekends. I don't regret doing this, but it was tough, and not something I could have maintained for more than a summer. Thanks for sharing your story.
What is the best way to get an internship? This is my first semester in any college, and I am only working as a Student Worker at my college... so I don't think I qualify for any since I don't have actual experience with Computer Science which by the end of 2021 I will have an Associates of Science in Computer Science, should I wait until then to think of internships?
@@jarekg3740 Look for opportunities at your school, they have many resources that you can use to find an internship like their career resources and networks, many colleges or universities have connections with many companies and are looking to hire people who are at least a year in to their college, this is how i found experience
I won't lie I couldn't handle it. Tried and failed. Ended up quitting my job then going to work part time and school full time.
Killa Gorilla how did it go? Did you make enough to make ends meet? Did you get health insurance?
How do you pay your bills?
@@tehutizephaniah2627 Its simple, find roommates to decrease your personal share of montly payments, you can still get scholarships and financial aid that helps further... or if you're still with parents try to stay there even if working parttime and school full time.
how many hours a week ? I'm doing 20 hours and its hell.
I'm also working full time while I finish my CS degree. It's sooo tiring! Unfortunately I cannot drop my current work for financial reasons... I live on my own and I try not to take any financial help from my parents, but it's really hard to go as well as I wish in college. For now it's working fine, but my health is getting drained day by day because of that crazy schedule.
It's a crazy schedule, that's for sure. Kudos to you for sticking through it. I'm sure it'll all be worth it.
Hi Priscilla at what point did you start full time work and were you taking a full load or part time load? How much did your employer work with you? Sorry I am asking, in similar situation but not as far in the major as you.
Im only taking 2 courses because i dont want to become overwhelmed by work and school i can focus on the 2 each semester
I have personally worked full time in construction while attending a community college full time as well, from my experience it is very possible to do the first year. But now that I am taking high-level math courses, it has become very difficult. Im am now considering a part-time job for my last year here (before entering a 4-year). I strongly suggest anyone in a similar position to think it through, im of the opinion that so long as I am studying in the extra time im outside of work,I am simultaneously investing in myself which in turn will benefit me financially in the long run.
any big tips im currently in an electrical apprenticeship and in jan i will be starting school full time and working full time
Thank you for sharing this I hope everything is going well with you.
@@michaelwyss4097 I am attentind community college, working full time, and taking classes for my CA journeyman cert. It's not easy but my biggest tip is don't let yourself become distracted and save every penny. You'll need it if you transfer.
One thing I think will help for you college students:
When the semester ends, try and get a hold of textbooks related to your courses for the next semester (they don’t have to be the same EXACT textbook the class will use, there’s plenty out there that are very similar). I know that’s too much to ask for, but at least in this period (like the holidays) you won’t have deadlines. Just try and skim over the chapters
they been including homework inside the textbooks to make us buy codes. these schools really traping us on the fees lmao
About to start school in spring after taking a year off from high school. Funny enough I'm doing a similar path, doing sales currently and am taking community college courses then transferring to ODU! Thanks for the inspiration my man!
Hello there. It’s been 2 years, but just wanted to ask how are things going?
Very impressive. I find it hard enough to complete my upperdivs alone. Couldn't imagine doing it with work.
Great video, and happy to see someone from the area. from an NSU grad student.
You can only be inspired by this man 💯
That bit at the beginning is funny lmao I've been wanting to see someone do something with that for so long
you are a role model ( inspiring )
Thank you for this video!! I’m currently about to separate from the military and I’ve been contemplating rather to have a full or part time job while going to school at odu. Thank you for the insight.
It's easier to attend college now while working then it was 20 years ago. 20 years ago there was nothing online, school schedules were usually always set from Monday-Friday, and scholarships/funding were harder to come by. Now it's like practically free for many to go to college and online schooling makes it convenient for most.
Currently doing full-time college and part time work. Taking 21 credits (7 course - 4 are fast-track 8 week classes; 3 are 16 week classes). I don’t recommend doing this especially if you are doing a science based or related degree that has a lot of research work to do. Whenever I come back from work I have to stay up all night to work on homework and sometimes study until I have work the next day. Brain fog is unreal, with things that you would usually put more effort to, everything takes a toll. Notices the grades drop, feeling weak, and inability to enjoy doing all the work! My two cents
Its tough... I'm so tired all the time, nothing feels real, I can barely keep motivation for my job or my courses, and I still have years to go if I want a master's degree. I don't know if its worth it anymore but I don't know what else to do.
I think I have a similar work ethic. I like the sprint idea, otherwise I burn out trying to maintain my pace.
Im doing this now so i can relate. I work 10 hr days 4 days a week, full time student and im a dad. Its all online and unfortunately i have to take a full class load because the military benefits require me too. Its extremely tough to balance it all. Im an informatics major and balancing all my classes so far has been successful except for my programming class, that takes so much time its pain staking
Luckily you not doing advanced computer science. My coursework was 1/2 Maths 1/3 programming and the rest wa systems subjects. All you guys doing your degrees have these nice filler subjects that I never had. Had to work and have 5 subjects per semester. Nearly died.
Yeah I’m in the full work load and full time drained phase what I’m doing is trying to get out of the full time and do internships money isn’t too big for me right now, what’s important is passing and something that goes with my computer science major.
Very helpful! tysm
I am here for motivation. I am working 40 hours a week and studying computer science. Will start our classes tomorrow. :>
I actually don't mind working full time and going to school full time. With online courses, I've been able to do thatnim the past with little problem. However, as an engineering major, online classes are getting more scarce. I'm finding that the baaic availability of classes is my greatest struggle. For example, I have this one class that has a lab component. There are around a dozen different lab times, but only 2 lecture classes. And, both lectures are only about an hour apart mid-day. So, whether I'm on day or night shift at work, neither course is available to me. That means I have to wait until the following semester or even the following year, if that course isn't available in the spring. That's especially frustrating when it's a course that is foundational to my major and ia a prerequisite for several others. So, one class not being available can potentially push your entire degree plan back a semester or even a full year. I wish colleges would have a greater range of course availability. Just have at least 3 of each course; 1 early morning, 1 mid-day, and 1 evening minimum. That would work so mucn better. Also, I wish colleges had more late night and weekend classes. Instead, the earliest is around 8am and the latest is around 9pm. It would help to have a few classes around 10, 11, or even midnight. Anyway, I'll just be happu when I'm finally done with my degree. I have around 2 years left, hopefully. I'm seriously considering leaving a good paying job to just focus on school fulltime.
I had to work full time from 18 - 21. Went to school full time and had to quit 2x. Not going to glorify it. It’s really tough balancing all of it. Going back to college starting January. Hoping this works !
Did it work?
@@fasihz , thanks for asking. Yes I am currently a full time student. Some days and even weeks it’s hell. But I made it this far, and got a couple years left! Back on track! It’s worth it. Pain now, joy later !
@@XXX-cn7gj Gosh, you're killing it man. Good luck for the future, cuz it's indeed gonna be worth it.
@@fasihz , what about you? Similar boat ?
Good luck on your journey man, you're going places
Where i come from minimum wages is less than 80$/month
I am soon immigrating to canada, and i will study IT, so i will have to rely on myself study and work
Not gonna be an easy journey
I can relate to this so much working 40 hrs and going to ODU full time, the traffic here is terrible at all hours of the day
Yeah makes sense, either risk getting fired and all the negatives that come with it, or dragging school out and also risking failing classes.
Respect man! I just got my internship as a freshman with by networking over a year. I am planning to take a full load of work during the summer while having a 40 hr work week for 14 weeks. If it has been done.... It's posible. Thanks
Congratulations! That's a good mindset to have. Good luck with it.
I work full time, minimum commute is one hour one way, crazy hours. I have one airpod in at work and passively listen to my Zoom courses and I have to subtly unmute myself and say things occasionally so I can get my participation / attendance points : ) ;
I work all day come home and do homework chores then bed.
There's got to be an easier way.
But I'll do what I have to do.
How are you holding up?
@@danialmv2242 worse! thanks for asking. Calculus is very time consuming. but I'm grateful for my life my partners, friends, family, and home. hope ur well, kind stranger
this is gonna be my schedule for next 3 months. hope I can do it.
this is gonna be my schedule in more months1st year. college studying Cybersecurity. How many free time do you have?
Hey Forrest,
I've been watching your videos for awhile now. I'm dealing with this same issue. I work at least 40 hr/wk and I'm taking 15 hrs at the University here. I'm getting to the point of feeling overwhelmed. I never feel like I have enough time to get any of my work done. Calculus is kicking my ass (I'm not very good at it). I feel like I can never get anything actually finished when it comes to my schoolwork and it feels sort of half-assed. I'm the kind of person that I can't stand to leave things undone because then I get this terrible anxiety that keeps me from moving on. Any tips?
Thanks so much man! Keep up the good work!
Damn dude same here. I think getting a grasp on the material is more important. I understand you have to work but you must give up some time in order to succeed in one or the other. You want to succeed in school, so you really have to cut back time on work. Sometimes its not possible, but if you dont then you half ass everything because your time is divided. Moral of the story, cut back on hours at work if you can, and hit the books hard.
That was my situation as well. I didn't like it. I think @snotface8 gave some good advice. And if you're able to, try out 12 credits. I know the whole situation with thinking "the more classes I take, the faster I'll complete my degree," but that's not the case if you fail. I know from personal experience. If you can work less, do that. If not, try to take less (or easier) classes. It's hard to give more specific advice without knowing more about the situation.
PS - Personally, Calc 1 was much more difficult than Calc 2.
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About to take on the challenge of working Saturday till Tuesdays 9-9. 12 hrs. University 10-3, 9-3, and 8-1. Not sure how I will balance but giving it a go if it doesn't work out I'm resigning again.
I know this an old video what do you think about working full time in the weekend and Friday with a 12 hr schedule but have rest of the week off? Is manageable to do that will full time classes?
Norfolk represent 💪🏽
I do that now... I’m taking 4 courses now while going to school full time at a Community College and work full time... My major is Programming and Systems then I’m going to go for my BS Computer Science. Suffice to say it’s DIFFICULT. But I’m making it work.
I'd not do both full time if your BSC COmp SCI will be half maths /half programming. Programming isn't that difficult it's just the projects are a time killer.
now I wanna work full time as a student to test my limits hehe thanks man
Dont do it bitch
you really don't trust me lol
Work part-time, unless you absolutely have to do that.
You won't realize how hard it is until you do it. But maybe listen to tons of others that have tried it and save yourself time and money.
Weakazz lmao
The fight was awesome! Happy for khabib!
My situation is that I have night school (three times per week from 5 til 8 on Mon Tue and Friday) and I work full time (my job is 1 hour away so I have to get up at 4:30 so I can be there by 6 am and I'll usually get home at 330pm)
so I really have an hour of free time and have to fit in my workload just barely during the week
So i work 12 hr shifts full time. I work 4 on and then 4 off. Im going to start my classes aug 28th to get my bachelors. I keep hearing how hard its going to be. But this is it for me i need this to work. I know i can do it. Do you guys think im in over my head?
Hey man, I want to change my major to CS but I also want to have time for a part time job (15-25 hours a week) do you think that's feasible?
freshman year starting now. doing computer science and working on cars from 3-1 am fulltime
How was the networking with online school? I'm debating between online and in person but they say networking is crazy important so I'm thinking in person would be necessary for that.
Ok so I'm in high school right now and I want to do something in the cyber security field for a living. Are there things that I should do or learn while I'm still in high school?
Yes it's called programming. Especially C/C++ programming and Operating systems and architecture. Gets complex real quick. So start first to get grips on C/C++ programming then learn algorithms/data structures and then only go into Operating systems and architecture/networking/security.
Hi ForrestKnight, I've been hired by a company as an assistant project engineer on a temporary contract of 6 months which has been extended by another 6 months. The company wishes to hire me on a permanent contract as project engineer but I do not have an academic bachelor's degree which is the minimum requirement for the job. The company is offering to hire me permanently in a lower function as a works engineer or something of that nature, of course with fewer benefits and pay than a project engineer. They want me to be employed in that function while I work on getting a bachelor's degree which will be paid for by the company. All of this is making me wonder why they hired me as an assistant project engineer in the first place.
May I kindly ask you for your opinion and thoughts on accepting the offer and why the company hired me as an assistant project engineer, knowing I do not meet the requirements to be permanently hired as a project engineer? Thank you in advance and I hope to hear from you.
I took a 5 week intro Java and the C killed my GPA. When I told the college I wanted to be a CS major and they asked about the C I was like it's a 5 week class lmfao
So I have worked full time, along with all my associates classes. It wasnt that bad. But I mean I barely sleep at night so you think I'd be able to pull it off?
Should be easy since it's an associates degree and not Bachelors.
I'm going to start following this schedule. Guys give me some advices 😊
I'm overwhelmed! IT degree and working full-time as a SQA Engineer. :( I can't drop my job because I need the money and I can't lower the current course credits. I'll do my best but darn, it's difficult.
How have you been doing?
Girl, I have been doing the same, it’s hard
The idea of staying home all day and writing code sounds fun until you get to school and realize how boring it is
I'm working 2 bartending jobs, going to 2 different colleges (because the one didn't have all the classes I needed) and I'm trying to grow 2 amazon business where I sell about 4k a month but I feel like I'm drowning. Suggestions?
Love the ambition. Are you at a point where you can either lower your workload or classes? Are you profiting enough from your amazon businesses to sustain a living (don't answer. that's a question to ask yourself)? Maybe it makes more sense to spend more time on your businesses and less time on your bartending. Just a thought. Or maybe you can take fewer classes than you currently do. If none of the above are feasible. Sounds like you just have to work until it is.
My older bro works full time as an engineer, and in uni full time, and has his own start up.
Im just tryna understand how he does it.
HOW?!
I don't even know but my guess is he does online and have a laid back desk job. He is doing both work and college at the same time during his job
I’m really excited, But nervous. I graduated HS, about 2 years ago. I am currently enrolled in my local community college for the spring semester of 2020. And I’m nervous, I work 12 hour days 5 days a week at my job. I will be a full time student at college. And I’m planning on transferring to University of Louisville, where I’ll do computer science. Any tips Forest?
How did it work out? For me personally, working 12 hours a day 5 days a week is too much...
Ish if you want my honest opinion. Ditch that job. It will just ruin your life. I left my job and found a better job and I'm doing awesome in school. Currently, have a 4.0 GPA going into the second semester of my freshman year. I would drop that job. And get a job that respects your time and life.
@@gregbarkhamjr4308 I was asking about your situation, I don't work 12 hours hell no lol. I work around 8-9 hours a day and I'm about to take 15 credits of math and science.
Computer science is something that seems interesting but I know that I'm so bad at programming and I've failed it already at college, so, eh :/ guess it's not for me at the moment, it was stressful
Reason people fail in the beginning is that they haven't taught their mind to think logically. If you do that you will catch programming easily since it's just basic logical steps. Like driving to a destination you have to follow certain roads to get there.
What jobs would you recommend for a student?
its habib time fellow problem solvers
Did you take any CS classes at TCC?
"My conclusion for you is undetermined" 😂😂😂
I have just 1 question did you have any type of social life during these times
No, how could he? Where would the time come from, there is only 24 hours in a day
First! Conor has it easillyyyyyyy. Unless he gets taken to the ground then it’s done.
I got hired at the Microsoft store, and it’s 20 hours per/week minimum. But more hours may be feasible. This video put everything into perspective! Thanks!
I’m in my first CS class that’s taught in python and it isn’t too bad. However, I’m trying to teach myself other technologies to start a side project and it’s really starting to overwhelm me. Any advice on how to handle/organize technologies/languages to learn in the right ways so I can become a more well round “engineer” my focus for my career will be front end development I’m hoping so if that helps for the basis for your advice at all, there you go. Thanks man! I watch every video right when the bell rings on the phone!
Same here. I wanna know this, too.
Tanner Barcelos welp looks whos wrong
The first part of your comment didn't age well 😅
Congrats on the position! Overtime through school and self work, you'll become a well rounded dev. Just focus on a technology that interests you and go all in. Build a few small projects after learning the basics, then test your skills with a bigger project. Don't be afraid to use Google to figure out how to do things. It's encouraged. Once you've gotten good at that, than feel free to move on to the next or work on mastering that skill. Your CS program will definitely help you experience new technologies, computer, theoretical work, and become well rounded.
ForrestKnight thanks man I appreciate it! And yeah, my first comment kinda went downhill very fast 😂 keep up the videos, I’m sure I can speak for everyone when saying I, and we all appreciate it
Learn C/C++ and the algorithms/data structures needed. This will give you a good base to easily learn any languages out there and will understand all the technologies they use.
Young Matthew McConaughey ??
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Is there any good online computer science degrees?
How many classes do you have to take in order to be a full-time student?
Not the Video Poster, but as a full-time student and worker, typically colleges view full-time as a minimum of taking 12 credits (4 classes) per semester.
hah conor got stomped. great vids though! digs mcfigs
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Eireee!!!! Khabib's sloppy AF..
Anyway, I've worked part time during my whole 5 years studies..I wouldn't manage full time & study & train..
Hey man dealing with the same, working 40 hrs a week, going to college full-time
And it sucks
(*edit: left the job, now focusing on academics, my professors are pouring assignments over assignments on me.
job made me financially independent for some 8 months, but again the papa and mama girl, dependent on parents for food, tution fee, clothing...
and this also sucks)
I think I'm just going to take 3 classes at a time. Not quite half time but not quite full time. 🤭
I worked 70hrs a week and 15 hrs to study
That's incredible.
ForrestKnight I was dead but felt alive.did that for 2 months
you look like the dea agent in narcos
AHA that’s where I thought I knew him from
Hello from Australia!
Great video Mr. Knight! (Like all your videos) Very informative and useful for students to refer to if they need advice.
PS: I think I sent you an invitation to connect on LinkedIn. Would make my day if you could accept it please
Connor’s ass got kicked
So overwhelming! No solutions !!!! 😣😣😣 ugh !
Didn't know that justine has a deep voice.
Oh sorry. Excuse my poor eyesight.
Is this guy a prodigy working at nasa and google
Used to work at NASA. Never Google, though. And definitely not a prodigy😅
lol that's gov for you. so much down time. xD
you mustve been on some heavy drugs to work full time and go to college full time
Oh yeah I work 100000000000000000 hours a week and take 20 credits at school
Those are rookie numbers, we gotta get those up.
J D 😂
Your schedule is unbelievable. Go to bed at 2am and only sleep for 5-6 hours on a daily basis?? That was really harmful for your health and your brain
hi, im a US Navy Sailor stationed in Norfolk pursuing my degree in computer science. im wondering if i can get your email. im really new to this field and i need a mentor
Thank you for your service. My email is listed in the about section of my channel. I normally just use it for business, though. If you have any specific questions at anytime, just leave it on my most recent video at the time.
Wtf did I just watch