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Mercy College's DPT program is a full-time program that is delivered in a weekend format (approximately 9 - 12 weekends/term). Describe what you think are unique challenges to a weekend format and how will you deal with them.
I am to assume a weekend format means that courses are present during the weekend as opposed to weekdays. If so here is a sample of what I have to say.
Having courses that take place on the weekend may have its benefits as it may provide graduate students with ample time to study for upcoming tests and assignments during the weekdays. However, there can be drawbacks by having courses taking place in the weekends in a graduate program. Many students may be accustomed to taking courses during the five day span of a weekday while resting on a weekend. Having courses pile up on a two day basis due to the demands of a graduate program may feel grueling and even overwhelming. One of the challenges that many graduate students face is to overcome these challenges. One of these ways is to be able to adapt to a new schedule that previously was unheard of for a student. But one must remember that for a loaded coursework of two days, there is a five day grace period to fulfill the obligations of studying and honing ones skills so as to prepare for the next weekends material. Another challenge may be that there is no resting period during this five day grace period. The weekends were previously seen as a period to relax from the shackles of education, however the demands of the physical therapy program are so great that even a five day grace period may not be enough to provide the necessary rest needed to ensure that one does not fall behind in the courses. The best way to handle such a situation would be to plan better and to make a schedule so as to have sufficient rest and sufficient time to study. If one rests a good amount instead of over studying and over exhausting themselves, then any student may have the strength to study and educate themselves further so as not to forget what they have learned.
I am aware that it may not be sufficient enough or good enough but any improvement would be greatly appreciated. I am also asking help from my college's career advisor. The limit must be 4500 characters. Thank you.
I am to assume a weekend format means that courses are present during the weekend as opposed to weekdays. If so here is a sample of what I have to say.
Having courses that take place on the weekend may have its benefits as it may provide graduate students with ample time to study for upcoming tests and assignments during the weekdays. However, there can be drawbacks by having courses taking place in the weekends in a graduate program. Many students may be accustomed to taking courses during the five day span of a weekday while resting on a weekend. Having courses pile up on a two day basis due to the demands of a graduate program may feel grueling and even overwhelming. One of the challenges that many graduate students face is to overcome these challenges. One of these ways is to be able to adapt to a new schedule that previously was unheard of for a student. But one must remember that for a loaded coursework of two days, there is a five day grace period to fulfill the obligations of studying and honing ones skills so as to prepare for the next weekends material. Another challenge may be that there is no resting period during this five day grace period. The weekends were previously seen as a period to relax from the shackles of education, however the demands of the physical therapy program are so great that even a five day grace period may not be enough to provide the necessary rest needed to ensure that one does not fall behind in the courses. The best way to handle such a situation would be to plan better and to make a schedule so as to have sufficient rest and sufficient time to study. If one rests a good amount instead of over studying and over exhausting themselves, then any student may have the strength to study and educate themselves further so as not to forget what they have learned.
I am aware that it may not be sufficient enough or good enough but any improvement would be greatly appreciated. I am also asking help from my college's career advisor. The limit must be 4500 characters. Thank you.
