Why You Should Not Take A Part-Time University Tech Course as a Way to Break Into Tech
Do you find yourself tempted to take a part-time university course?
They look great on the surface. You keep the financial benefits of a full-time job while attempting a career change.
But before you sign up for a six-year course, here’s what you need to consider.
Balancing coursework and a full-time job is challenging
People who work a full-time job and study for a part-time degree are setting themselves up for failure.
Now I am not saying it’s impossible. But it is challenging to keep up with the demands of a full-time job, learning and completing coursework on the side.
Tech degrees are not the same as many other university degrees. With most degrees, you get some coursework throughout the year, followed by an intense exam season.
I am not saying other degrees are easier. They can be just as difficult. But they often have moments of calm, where the workload chills out for a month because the exams replace the continuous coursework you face in tech degrees.
Most tech degrees are demanding for the whole university year. They require you to complete big projects as part of your…
