Studying at ICHEC while working has really opened my eyes to how demanding the professional world can be. Of course, as a student worker I don’t hold a high-level position, but I put in the same effort and commitment as if it were my real job. Balancing both isn’t always easy, especially when I get called into work last minute and still have to keep up with my coursework and deadlines. It pushes me to stay organized and manage my time well. That said, I really love having a foot in both worlds and it makes what I learn in class feel a lot more real and applicable, and I think it’s given me a perspective I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise