Monday, November 9, 2009

Working and Studying

Jorge Castillo
























Working and studying at the same time might be hard to do, taking in mind the amount of time both consume. When enrolled in college, many students need the income of a job to complete their studies and are forced to work while studying at the same time. This may seem as a very hard task to some but for others, it's the only way to be able to pay for college. By realizing that working is a new solution for students to afford college, students may apply for work and realize their dream by attending college.

Colleges offer many job opportunities for students and the government has a program, called the Federal Work Study, which provides part-time jobs for thousands of college students. These program has increased in popularity over the years, providing an income to numerous students that need this type of aid. Salary depends on the type of work one is doing and eligibility depends on the student's FAFSA. Other jobs have to do directly with the university and are also means of income for students.

While this may seem very hard to accomplish, students set their schedule in order to make it possible for them to do well in school and in their jobs. Most of the time, these jobs are meant specifically for college students and so are designed so that they don't require too much of the students. Students who participate in these programs tend to develop a greater skill to manage their time when compared to others, who only study, which tend to be more lazy and procrastinate more.

Working and studying is a great opportunity to extend one's resume and receive an income at the same time. While it may take up plenty of time, it also helps one develop time management skills. Overall, it's a good experience and a preview of the responsibilities involved in the workplace that will give you an idea of what to expect upon getting a job after graduation.

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