What does the typical day of a CRCP student look like?
TWILIGHT SHIFT
Typically work: 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Classes should be completed by 3pm
NIGHT SHIFT
Typically work: 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
No classes before noon
SUNRISE SHIFT
Typically work: 3:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
No classes before noon
When I get off work around 2 am, I drive home, have a snack, take a shower, and go to sleep. I usually sleep until 8:30 am and then take the ELL to school for my 11 am and 12:30 pm classes. Around 2 pm, I’m heading back home where I have lunch and take a good 2-hour nap. When I get up, I do homework and something for relaxation, maybe Netflix, or something outside. I’ll eat something and leave for work around 9:20 pm. My schedule works!
Daniel Curtin
Night Sort: I typically work 10 pm -2 am.
University of Illinois at Chicago
After work, I head home, have breakfast and shower. Then I study and do homework or maybe a few chores until I leave for my 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm classes. After class, I eat, and use the next 3 hours, until about 5:00 pm to study, relax and maybe watch TV. I have a 5:30 pm -8:30 pm class only one day a week. After that class, I head home. It’s lights out at 9 pm. On other nights, I go to bed earlier.
Morris Ugalde
Sunrise sort: I typically work 4:30 am -9:30 am.
Richard J. Daley College
I discovered my career interests in the Plant Engineering Program and enjoy what I do. I’m growing.
Kafayat Shokunbi
Moraine Valley Community College
The CRCP is my backbone at UPS, to finding the career path that fits me most. I am able to find my strengths and work on my weaknesses. I feel the program has encouraged me to move on to more responsibility.
Shane Allard
Moraine Valley Community College
In the past four years, CRCP has helped me not only financially but also mentally. This program has helped me progress in other things. I used to have to take out loans and work multiple jobs to maintain a decent living. Now I am able to focus on myself and school to ensure a successful career and a safe and healthy lifestyle.
Christian Moreno
Kennedy King College graduate
This program has tremendously helped me in many ways, not only regarding school but also a healthy work balance. The opportunity I am given through the CRCP is currently allowing me to pursue my dreams of becoming a nurse in the future without the financial burdens of taking out loans and having that be a setback due to not being able to pay them off.
Cecilia Martinez
Richard J. Daley College
Time management is the key. Have a schedule and organize. Scheduling work and free time will help you eliminate stress and make sure you have time for yourself!
Morris Ugalde
Richard J. Daley College
I use the Reminder function on my I-phone to keep track of all my assignments. I take the time to input them all when the semester starts. That way, I never have to worry about missing something or being late with my work!
Daniel Curtin
University of Illinois at Chicago
UPS is not just a place for second chances! You can increase your tax bracket up to 3 times while in this program. UPS is a place for you to decide to create a future with no debt. This system will work for you!
Amir Tyson
Moraine Valley Community College graduate/Rasmussen College
If you carpool or ride the bus, study while you ride.
Bradley Fox
Moraine Valley Community College
Put yourself out there! Reach out for help. Ask questions. Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone!
Stephanie Sanchez
University of Illinois at Chicago
“When I came here, I had dreams of being a filmmaker. When I graduated, I was an award-winning filmmaker. Without the program and UPS, I would still be shooting music videos.”
Aaron J. Davis
Governors State University B.F.A. 2016.
M.F.A. 2018.