subject: Student Life In College: To Work Or Not To Work While Studying [print this page] Some students are still eager to find an answer to one simple question: Can I work while studying? In fact, the answer to such question is evident: Of course, you can! However, if we change one word in this question, the answer may be changed considerably or even remain to be abandoned. Should I work while studying? An idea to combine work and education seems to be rather controversial: there are many supporters as well as opponents.
Arguments For Work While Studying
1Students need more money for successful life in college: if you feel a burning need to start working;
2Students should work to meet some special course requirements;
3Students want to become independent;
4Students have much free time, and work helps to avoid some harmful activities;
5Students find part-time job that does not prevent the process of education;
6Students use work in order to comprehend better education material;
7Parents and tutors help students pick out the best work.
Arguments Against Work While Studying
1Work may be at expense of student education;
2Time should be divided properly, and some students are not always good at planning;
3Evaluation of skills and knowledge should be made constantly;
4The choice of work for students is not always safe, so, you have to be very careful while choosing a job being a student;
5Conditions under which salary is offered have to be analyzed because some employers may cheat, and students are the easiest targets.
Hope the above-mentioned arguments help you comprehend whether it is necessary and safe to work while studying. You should also mind that almost all colleges offer students financial aid, so that students can pay for their education. Make a reasonable choice! Good luck!
