The Pros and Cons of Studying Part-Time

Having a degree has become all the more important in Singapore with the arrival of the SkillsFuture programme. This has allowed 2.5 million Singaporeans access to at least S$500 in credits to be able to find courses to study abroad.

This will now let them take full-time or part-time diploma courses in Singapore, regardless of their status and qualifications. This will in turn allow others to fully expand and grow in their chosen fields.

However, making career choices is just as hard as making big business decisions, and surely taking these courses in Singapore may have its own pros and cons. We've got you covered.

First, it is important to understand that studying part time will require students to be good at juggling their time. This is similar to taking a master's degree, but much more challenging given the courses that are needed to be completed.

Given SkillsFuture, taking part time courses may be the best option to juggle time. Not only does this let students fit their schedules with their own personal matters, but they have time to do extra work and rest, and have some of their time to themselves.
Much of the people who opt for this option are mid-career professions, those that are working full-time, or those with family responsibilities.

Part-time studying is also much more flexible, and this allows students regular, personal contact as well as online meetups with classmates and teachers.

This will also allow students to combine their part-time knowledge with how their job works. This can help others find more inspiration to work, or to innovate their flow. It is important to understand that part-time:

• Is flexible and allows students to fit it around schedules
• Allows online learning to be integrated into the learning experience
• Offers opportunities where employers that would like to fund your studies, and
• Makes future employers see it as evidence of good time-management skills
• In turn, can boost prospects and salary. It can even help you find direction in life, and your teachers are almost always aware of your problems. You will have access to a network of part-timers as well. Sadly, part-time also:
• Is not as intense as studying for a full-time degree.

Either way, staying focused for an extended period is hard as environments change.
Funding for your studies can be difficult

Regardless, being able to juggle these responsibilities and conflicts will surely make your studies worth it. SkillsFuture is on its way to make Singapore rise to the top as one of the most sought-out nations once again.