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Online learning is a great tool for those that have to balance work and school. You have the freedom to set your own schedule in between work. Of course, it still takes devotion to succeed in an online learning environment.

Research if you would do well in an online learning environment. Chances are, you’ll do fine! Online learning is sometimes considered easier than in person school. Start by looking online for how other students deal with their busy schedules or for other information on online learning.

Turn in something. If you have a lot of work to do and but a big project is due in school, work should take priority. However, even if you can’t do the project perfectly, turning in whatever you can do is better than nothing. A half finished project might get you half points, but that is way better than a zero. It shows that you at least tried.

Set aside the right amount of time. Don’t try to do college whenever – make yourself a schedule and stick to it. Bite the bullet as they say and do your work as you get it. Never save it until the last minute – or it will linger over your head until you get it done, so just do it.

Of course as any other student will tell you – it’s easier said than done. Just stick to it and you’ll feel much better in the end, with a lot less stress.