peace2012 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Have anyone worked for 8-10 hours a week during the school year in a research position? Do you think it is manageable along with other volunteering + ECs? Does it also affect your OSAP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpggal Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yes I have. I made my own hours and had a very supportive research team so my schooling wasnt affected. Not in Ontario so I can't comment on OSAP. I think it's very manageable as long as you know how to budget your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin92 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Work study is perfect for what youre looking for. I did it all three years of undergrad in a research lab. You don't earn enough in workstudy to warrant OSAP reassessment, its abt 1800 dollars (so really just pocket money) for the whole school year at min. wage. Works out to about 6-8 hours a week and is flexible arnd your academic schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutritionRunner Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Have anyone worked for 8-10 hours a week during the school year in a research position? Do you think it is manageable along with other volunteering + ECs? Does it also affect your OSAP? Yes, I did exactly that last year. It didn't impact my grades or my other ECs at all. I still worked and volunteered as a group fitness instructor, volunteered with several organizations on campus, and maintained my grades (all above 90 with the exception of one course which was an 86 in a cross-listed graduate/undergraduate course). No idea about OSAP. I don't qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soporific Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's essential to plan a project that won't eat up all your time. For example, I'm planning on something that will take up about 7 hours a week. I can do it on Saturdays. And it's filled with plenty of incubation times, including a 3 hour one. So I think it will be just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhopeful64 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Work study is perfect for what youre looking for. I did it all three years of undergrad in a research lab. You don't earn enough in workstudy to warrant OSAP reassessment, its abt 1800 dollars (so really just pocket money) for the whole school year at min. wage. Works out to about 6-8 hours a week and is flexible arnd your academic schedule Hmmm, does working 10 hours a week affect your OSAP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peace2012 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hmmm, does working 10 hours a week affect your OSAP? I don't mind affected, but I do mind how much is affected. Also this position is actually from a work study program, so i dont know if OSAP will be more lenient towards work study programs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuxButtesChaumont Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Make sure you discuss expectations with your supervisor. Will you be allowed to work less during mid-term week and then make up for those hours after mid-terms? Will you get time off to study for your exams? How flexible is your supervisor about when/where you can work during the week? With the right supervisor, 8-10 hours should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I worked for 8 hours/week, and it was definitely manageable alongside school and ECs. That being said, it didn't leave me very much free time, which can take its toll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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