subject: Preparation For Adult Life [print this page] Student life is said to be a microcosm of adult life. The fact is that it is the first time that young people need to solve some serious problems on their own. Previously they were dependent on their parents protecting them from various external aspects of the world. Flying the nest, young people have to solve numerous problems which they did not come across previously. It might be the first time that they have an opportunity to see the reverse side of the coin and think over the material and financial side of life. It is during the first year of their studies and life at the dormitory that the idea to combine their work with studies occurs to them.
Though some students might have experience of working at a part-time job since their school years, combining job with studies is much more popular among college students. Most learners are rather quick-witted and manage to make money from thin air. By the way, most successful businessmen started their entrepreneurial activity during their college years. It is doubtless that combining ones work with studies is expected to harden the persons will and stimulate the process of personal maturation. The earlier a student gets rid of rose-colored spectacles, the better.
Starting point of ones adult life
1.Even if a young person cannot earn ones living, covering ones personal expenses would be beneficial for the process of personal maturation and self-development. Hard work at a part time job helps a person to start rating money at its true value.
2.Budgeting ones income allows the person to make certain independent decisions and to be responsible for those.
3. At the same time working at a part time job, students might realize the importance of receiving a college degree for finding a better job in future.
