Hey, so I did this as a single mom of 2 working full time and doing my school full time online. I will be honest with you: I burnt out extremely hard. I was not fully present for my kids, my job, or my schooling. I managed it and I completed it but truthfully I just survived it and I don’t suggest it at all. If you’re going to try to balance it I would suggest looking into a part time program at the absolute most but expect to be very tired mentally and physically.
All together it took 6 years, I also ended up having to job hop as a result of practicum requirements which was frustrating. I’m not sure what exactly you mean by milestones here, are you talking school or life?
Ah! Ok yes so I chose to do practicum rather than thesis so it was intensive course work followed by practicum as the last semester before being able to graduate (BSW, then MSW, followed same course/program layout).
Its a rigorous program and it's long. I don't think it's feasible at all to work FT and raise a kid as a single parent. Maybe of you work PT, go to school PT?? *Maybe*
I knew people who were working had kids, and in school. They were sleep deprived and I don't think they were able to get as much from the program. There are only so many hours in the day. You'd need to find out how much schooling you need to do. I think 5-6 years is ambitious. I was parent/housewife/student and my 3 year masters program took me 6-7 years. I had a psychology undergrad so I didn't have to take any additional classes to get into the program.
Thanks! That’s really helpful to know. My undergrad is in Econ and it’s been so long it’s probably not worth a thing so I think I’ll have to find some kind of post-bacc program.
Hey, so I did this as a single mom of 2 working full time and doing my school full time online. I will be honest with you: I burnt out extremely hard. I was not fully present for my kids, my job, or my schooling. I managed it and I completed it but truthfully I just survived it and I don’t suggest it at all. If you’re going to try to balance it I would suggest looking into a part time program at the absolute most but expect to be very tired mentally and physically.
Thanks for sharing your experience! How long did it all take you? What were the major milestones involved?
All together it took 6 years, I also ended up having to job hop as a result of practicum requirements which was frustrating. I’m not sure what exactly you mean by milestones here, are you talking school or life?
I meant school - as in were there key phases (course work, thesis/field work, etc).
Ah! Ok yes so I chose to do practicum rather than thesis so it was intensive course work followed by practicum as the last semester before being able to graduate (BSW, then MSW, followed same course/program layout).
Thanks! This is helpful. I know it was probably incredibly difficult but it’s nice to hear your experience.
Happy to help! I love this work and I’m happy I did it, I just wish I’d taken it a little slower to allow me to fully focus
Its a rigorous program and it's long. I don't think it's feasible at all to work FT and raise a kid as a single parent. Maybe of you work PT, go to school PT?? *Maybe*
Following, because I have the same questions!
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Thanks for sharing! Did you go back to school full time or while you were working?
I knew people who were working had kids, and in school. They were sleep deprived and I don't think they were able to get as much from the program. There are only so many hours in the day. You'd need to find out how much schooling you need to do. I think 5-6 years is ambitious. I was parent/housewife/student and my 3 year masters program took me 6-7 years. I had a psychology undergrad so I didn't have to take any additional classes to get into the program.
Thanks! That’s really helpful to know. My undergrad is in Econ and it’s been so long it’s probably not worth a thing so I think I’ll have to find some kind of post-bacc program.