Work and practicum is like work and more work with more work because you're also doing Uni work and that's just all too much work for even this sentence. My number one, ultimate, best, I wish I had been told this piece of advice for anyone about to undertake prac whilst studying full time is DON'T WORK or work as little as possible. You might end up looking like the cat above. And as much as I love cats, the sight of a povo uni student looking this stressed is never good!
I know, I know you are thinking but I won't have any money? Well my friend, let me ask you, what is more valuable: money for, well really not a whole lot because during prac you will have very little spare time to spend any money or your sanity? I made the mistake of thinking the money was more important and worked over 30 hours a week and did prac on top of full time uni (half of which was external) and I would not recommend it for the following reasons:
- You can't give any activity your best effort when focusing on so much
- There isn't enough time in each day for most of these activities to be done well
- It's stressful so you need some time to relax
- When you start working again you will appreciate whatever crappy job you have and then appreciate a teaching job even more when you get one!
Also, I should mention that Youth Allowance or NewStart Allowance may be an option for some people and although it's not a lot it might at least pay the bills whilst you are on prac. Definitely worth considering!!! I know the majority of the people in my class were receiving Youth Allowance during prac. Contact Centrelink for more info.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/youth-allowance
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