Have you gone through this? (college related)

Hey,
I am thinking of majoring in Computer Engineering in college. But I just wonder if it's possible to actually learn, and be good at it if you work 40+ hours a week. I'm on my own, so I need money to pay everything else that I need (rent, utilities, etc), so I was thinking of moving in campus (I think it can come out cheaper). I might get some money, but it is not enough to pay the 16k per year, so I have to work a lot to pay.

My worry is that I'll work, just make it, and not really learn anything. I mean, I can cram really well for any type of test, but I don't want that. How many credits should I take when 12 is the min for a full time student?.
I really think a 4 year university is better than a community college, because of connections, the experience, and the challenge, not to say the motivation, because I feel like a community college my lower my motivation for some reason.

Has anyone ever worked 5-8 hours a day while going full time at school (especially a 4 year college)?

I am graduating this year.

Thanks.

Go to community college and then transfer.40 hours is just too much for a full time student.

Ya, 40 hours might be too much if you're a full time student. You'll save a lot of money by starting off at a community college and then transferring over.

From experience I can tell you that working full time and being a student full time is not easy at all. It's not totally impossible, but kid, it can hurt you in the long run. I honestly suggest you either work full time and study part time or work part time and study full time. Well, if you want to maintain a high GPA that is.

1. go to community college
2. can't have it all, work fulltime you'll give up something in return like GPA
3. 16k school plus all living expenses WHILE going to school fulltime. impossible IMO

living on campus is actually more expensive than off campus atleast for me, not to mention uncomfortable.think about living maybe walking distance to campus but not on campus is both cheaper and you have more freedom.

I was going to a community college and was taking 15-18 units per semester plus working 40+ hours a week and i managed. My GPA did not suffer that much, i mostly got A's and B's and was in the Dean's Honor Roll most of the semesters. So it's possible. Look for a job during the weekend and maybe two days during the week that should make things a lot easier. Aside from that try to go to summer school as well as winter school so that you can better utilize your time.

What was your major? If its like sociology or psychology of course it is manageable. Try engineering major

Yeah I'd agree with that statement. Plus, I think it all depends on the level of classes you're taking (Basic physics vs. Calculus-based Physics)

If I were you, I would start off at a community college. I know it sounds kind of lame to think of it that way from a Senior in HS perspective (I know I did); however, I found community college to be the best idea I could've done. All my of classes transfer, the student life is great, and more importantly, it's easier to transfer into the dream school I wanted to go to through my community college. Plus, you'd be saving money so that you could have a much better college experience by the time you transfer.

Comm. college is like the best invention since college itself. I might get flamed for this but 50% of operating cost of an average comm college comes from local taxes. Only 20% comes from students. Its like 80% off deal! Plus, classes are small and relatively easy, that doesn't mean you should coast through it but it gives you lots of flexibility to learn on your own AND ace the goddamn thing if you care so much. Plus, if you're living at home takes off HUGE burden of rent. Personally I still pay rent, but just saying

It is possible, but will get tough after 2 years (or so they say). My first year of college I worked about 25-30 hours. I had Tuesday's and Thursday's off. Let me tell you, I did nothing that was school related those days! I was a complete slacker, and continue to be hehe. I still manage to get A's and B's.

As long as you have at at least one day off you should be fine. Don't slack off and you will pass your classes with flying colors. I'd recommend taking 3-4 classes per term, start off with 3 and see if your capable of keeping up.