Playing golf is just like being a studying parent. Find out how you can use your golfing skills to help you through your studies while being a parent. Check out Jeremy's blog on how he gave up full-time work to do full-time study while being a father of two young kids. If you need further information on how to balance study and your work, check out the 'Balancing study with your career' guide.

1. 4 REASONS
A STUDYING DAD
PLAYING GOLF
is just
like being
why

2. As a golf enthusiast, you might think that
being a studying parent is completely
different to playing golf, but it’s really not!
Whether you’re a pro or amateur on the green, if you’re a dad
who is thinking about studying, here are 4 reasons why being a
studying dad is just like being a golfer.

4. 1. you need the
right conditions.

5. Planning ahead is vital!
When you check out the weather before you play golf, you
plan whether or not you’re going to play in the morning or
afternoon and, depending on the course you take, you might
need a 3 iron or a 9 iron.
Just like when you’re playing golf, you need to make sure you
have the right conditions when you’re studying with kids.

6. When you study with kids, it helps to plan in advance.
Depending on their ages, it might be best to study when they’re
asleep or when they’re doing their homework.
If you need to study during the day, why not utilise a play date
so you can gain a few hours of solid uninterrupted study time?

7. Whether you’re a pro or
amateur on the green, being a
studying dad is just like
being a golfer.

8. 2. being focused
is key.

9. When you play golf, you prepare yourself
and focus to take that swing.
Being focused and consistent can help with your handicap on
the green and similarly with study momentum. As a parent, you
already know that staying focused is key and you can use these
skills as a studying dad, you’ve got this!

10. You need to ensure you can focus when it comes to study too.
As you’ve had practise with focusing on your swing and, you’ve
already got the skills to get started!
If you need help preparing to stay focused on study, check out
the A to Z guide of study tips.

11. Whether you’re a pro or
amateur on the green, being a
studying dad is just like
being a golfer.

12. 3. Bounce back from
let downs.

13. Sometimes you might feel like you’re
always landing in the bunker when
you’re playing golf.
As a parent, you know that you can’t do everything at once
and that some things won’t always go the way you planned.

14. Just like with golf, your study will probably encounter setbacks
during your degree, but the key to getting through them
is resilience.
Hear from Cathy on how you can upgrade your mental
resilience and cope with any setbacks you encounter while
being a studying parent.

15. Whether you’re a pro or
amateur on the green, being a
studying dad is just like
being a golfer.

16. 4. You have an end
goal in sight..

17. No matter how many swings it takes, you
still need to keep the end hole in sight.
Whether it’s getting through the first semester, submitting your
first assignment or making it to your graduation, you need to
make sure you know what your goals are to help keep you
motivated throughout your studies.

18. As a golfer it can be difficult to get that green jacket, but when
you finish your studies you will receive the opportunity to cross
the stage wearing your graduation cap and gown.
As a studying parent, you’ll have plenty of end goals in sight
too; however, trying to achieve them and your study goals can
be tricky when you’re a parent 24/7. Hear from one of our
studying parents for tips on how you can make it happen and
not feel guilty!

19. Whether you’re a pro or
amateur on the green, being a
studying dad is just like
being a golfer.

20. Still not sure how you can fit study into
your life while being a parent? Check out
Shane’s blog, 4 tips for tackling study as
a new dad, to see how you can make
study happen.
Don’t forget you can always chat to one of
our friendly Student Relationship Officers
(SROs) about your options.
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