by Gary Maclean

Created on: January 11, 2009

For whatever reason, and the list is long, many people decide to finish their schooling on a part time basis. It doesn't matter the reason, what is important is that you are attending college, on a part time basis, and you need to make certain things work out. It is important for you to succeed as a part time student so you must be prepared.

Success is spelled as many different ways as there are part time students striving for it. What does it mean to succeed at your venture into part time schooling? For our example we are going to define success as passing all classes taken and graduating within a pre-determined amount of time with little or no disruption to your home life. Let's take a look at the proverbial list of ten important things to hopefully, secure your chances of succeeding at being a part time student.

1) LONG TERM GOAL: Set your sites immediately. If you are going to be a part time student, your task is going to take longer than most other students as it is. You really don't have the freedom to play around in several different areas. You must drive your stake and head for it. Even before talking to a counselor, make your mind up as to what field you want to get an education in and even what position you would like to hold in that field. Establish your goal right up front.

2) BE PRACTICAL: Remember, you are part time. In America anything is possible, but still, you are part time. If you want to ultimately reach your goal you must be realistic about how you are going to get there. Be practical and select something that you are both interested in and maybe even have some experience in already. Some of the more attractive, lucrative fields may beckon you but they may not be the best way to go as a part time student. They could be difficult enough as a full time sutdent who has zero other distractions. Choose something that you are confident you can successfuly achieve.

3) SCHEDULE: Set your daily schedule to make room for daily studies and other required time for your classes. If you have a family, try to be socially friendly at school but don't forget you are first a family member and secondly a student. Try not to spend your precious free time at school, save it for your more precious family. If you are a Mom or a Dad, you have stronger obligations at home, make certain to reserve room for your family and home life in your busy new schedule. You are part time, don't try to become full time.

4) GO LOCAL: Most metropolitan areas of any size today have

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