How can you balance an internship with a full credit load, and maybe even a part-time job? There is a very teetering balance between what takes priority, and it's sometimes hard to know the limit before you experiment and try it out.
My first internship I thought I needed to have as many hours as possible to get hired, and so since I had a few night classes I ended up working close to 25 hours a week, which is a lot especially the first time out in the field. Exhausted after a long day of work, I also did not factor in any time between work and class to eat or change- something you should definitely take into consideration. Doing a Chemistry lab in heels and a pantsuit is a memorable point of that year, for good or bad still TBD. When you work out hours with a possible employer, try and make a schedule beforehand and estimate the time it takes you to get from work to class, and give yourself enough time to relax and enjoy a meal- you deserve it!
Also trying to accomplish all my projects and homework was a challenge. I never felt comfortable doing it at work most of the time, so I had to make sure it was done the night before, even if I didn't have class that day til 5:30 or even 8:10. Definitely time this out well or risk unnecessary all-nighters.
If you can do homework at work, never leave too much to do during that time, because you never know what might need to be done. I had a paper due last week after work, and barely was able to finish it in time because we had to make a court run near the end of the day. Being able to do both is great, just make sure to estimate how much time you think you'll need.
Hopefully these tips and experiences help so you can make that perfect performance, both at work and class!
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