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What are the main advantages and disadvantages when working while studying?

8 December 2019

Working while studying can be really beneficial for a lot of reasons, but there are a few disadvantages ( as well as some important rules ) to be aware of too. However, they’re pretty easy to overcome with determination and efficient time management. With the advice we'll cover in this blog, you’ll be able to turn those disadvantages into advantages easily.

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The advantages of working while studying

You can earn extra money during term and holiday time.

The most obvious advantage to working while studying is the extra money you'll be able to earn. Having a little bit of extra money in your pocket helps to make university life even more enjoyable. You’ll be able to spend more on the food you love, such as unique ingredients for those home-inspired recipes. You can even eat out more, experiencing more brilliant flavours in your chosen UK city. 

Having a little more money means you can do more activities. Is there an interesting sport you’ve always wanted to try? Is there a place in the UK you’ve always wanted to travel to? Having extra income can help you do these things. Finally, you could even start saving the money you make from a part-time job. Use this for something expensive like a new laptop or a holiday. You could also open a savings account and start planning for your future.

You’ll find more opportunities to network

A part-time job is a great way to meet people from different backgrounds and with different skills. There’s always someone to meet and something new you can learn. 

Networking opportunities are especially important if you find a part-time job that relates to your career. For example, if you’re studying law and you get an internship at a law firm, you can connect with people who can give you information and advice.

Before working, remember to create a LinkedIn profile that you can use to connect with other professionals online, building your credibility and knowledge of the sector. You can find information on how to create a brilliant LinkedIn profile here .

You can gain work experience and develop course-relevant skills

Working while studying is a great opportunity to gain work experience and useful skills. If it's a job related to your degree or the career you want to work in, you can put into practice what you’ve been learning on your course. This first-hand experience might even help you to complete your assignments to a better standard and perhaps even perform better in exams as you have direct experience to talk about.

Unfortunately, sometimes it can be difficult to find part-time work that is linked to your degree. Even if you don’t find a job that directly relates to your degree or the career you’d like to go into, the experience of working allows you to gain a number of transferable skills, including time management, money handling, leadership and teamwork. These can be applied to many different aspects of life.

You can add all the responsibilities and duties you have in your part-time job to your CV and talk about them in a way that employers will find impressive. Remember to consider the role you’re applying for and tailor these duties as things you can apply in any role. Include details of the relevant skills you gained and how you demonstrated them.

There is an opportunity for learning within any position and it’s up to you to make the most of any part-time job you find yourself in while studying.

You'll learn how to manage your money and time

Managing your time and money is something you’ll have to do for the rest of your life, so it’s a good idea to practise these things while at university.

A part-time job will give you extra money to handle and plan with. You’ll also have new responsibilities to fit alongside your social life and studying schedule. This can seem difficult but after a bit of practice, it'll soon become a lot easier.

By spending time working, you’ll learn how to better use your free time for other activities such as hobbies or sports. More importantly, you’ll learn to appreciate them more. If you’re working while studying, it’s a great idea to join a university society so you have a reason to go out and enjoy yourself with similar people.

Balancing work and play is such an important technique to learn and it will benefit you throughout your whole life.

The disadvantages of working while studying

You might have less free time.

When you’re studying abroad in the UK, your biggest priority is your degree. If you have a very important exam, essay or project to complete, you don’t want to spend all your free time working. 

This doesn’t mean it’s impossible to get the most from your job and your studies. It’s all about balancing your time efficiently. You can do this by creating a schedule for your week where you can plan your working hours, study hours and other responsibilities.

Newcastle University also offers a Jobs on Campus (JobsOC) service , where students can pick up work on a casual basis, meaning you can work flexibly around things such as exams and other commitments.

Working a part-time job also might mean that you have less time to spend with friends you’ve made in your accommodation or on your course.

However, it depends on how you structure your time. By creating a schedule for yourself so you can see when you have lectures and seminars to attend and shifts to work. That way, you can see how much time you have left over to study, complete assignments and socialise. 

You can also make friends at your job. A lot of part-time jobs in a student-friendly city will be employing other university students, so you’ll probably be surrounded by people your age and with similar interests or experiences.

Making friends at work can help the time pass more quickly and make the responsibilities become a lot more fun to carry out.

Extra work can be tiring

You can only do your best in your job or degree if you’re feeling well-rested and energetic. Working while studying has the possible disadvantage of tiring you out, which could impact your studies. To work and study effectively at the same time, there are a few things you could do:

• set yourself a schedule. That way, you’ll be able to see when you have lectures and seminars, shifts to work and how much time to privately study and socialise. This can help you prioritise your workload and be able to make sure you get enough rest
• make sure you’re getting a good amount of sleep every night - which is around six to eight hours. Coffee and sugar may seem like a good way to quickly find energy, but it’s not something you should rely on. After a brief period of feeling energised, you’ll go back to feeling tired. 
• try to eat a good breakfast and healthy food throughout the day to maintain your energy level.

There's the possibility of stress

Working while studying exposes you to new responsibilities, new faces and unfamiliar practices. These can make you feel overwhelmed, but don't worry - there are ways to handle this.

If you’re struggling at university, take some time to reevaluate whether your job is making you feel that way. If you need someone to talk to, UK universities offer helpful services to offer support. For example, Newcastle University provides counselling and other mental health and wellbeing support services .

You’ll also learn a few things about stress management through working while at university, like learning how to de-stress and calm yourself through post-work activities. You’ll get better at remaining calm under pressure.

These are things that you can come back to in whatever career you end up getting after graduation. Little things such as meditation, relaxing walks, movies and books can all help your mind slow down after a busy day.

There are many advantages and disadvantages when working while studying, although getting a job can be a beneficial experience overall. But what’s the best way to start your career journey? We’re here to help you with that.

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• Jun 9, 2022

Student Life: How to Combine Work and Study Effectively

If you’re one of the lucky ones to have a job during school, juggling school and work may make you feel anything but lucky.

Shalie Reich

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Whether you’re on the hunt for your first job or you’re already working, juggling a full-time (or even a part-time) job and trying to maintain your grades can be mentally exhausting and physically demanding, to say the least.

It seems like an impossible task when you’re in the heat of battle — and someone should really have a blueprint or a roadmap on how to do this, because it feels like the responsibilities are too much to bear!

But fret not: we’re here to help.

We’ve put together a list of the top 10 ways you can successfully and effectively combine work and study. Let’s dig right in!

Step 1: Choose the right job

First things first, you need to choose a job that can provide you the opportunity to combine work and study.

Think about what your course of study is going to require of you, and try to find a job that can accommodate that. Remember that while there may not be many options for a student as you’re looking for a job , that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider those that are available.

Look specifically at things like:

• The job’s proximity to campus
• Flexible working hours
• Clearly established and comfortable job requirements

Evaluating proximity, for example, helps if you’re going to be walking or driving to your job and how quickly you can get there after classes. Having flexible working hours and a comfortable pay, meanwhile, will set your mind at ease while you’re trying to juggle study sessions and the occasional late-night pizza.

Step 2: Stay organized

There’s absolutely no way to accomplish combining work and study without staying organized , and it needs to be a priority.

You’ll want to focus your time on organizing the assignments due in your classes, any hard deadlines you’ll be forced to comply with at either work or school, and your assigned work schedule.

Perhaps you’re the type of person who’s going to invest in a day planner and map out every hour of the day to stay on top of things. Or maybe you’re sticking to electronic organization with those fancy student apps . Whichever method you choose, be consistent and don’t stop the organization!

Step 3: Identify potential problems

While there certainly are many benefits to working part time as a student (or even full time, if you can swing it!), it won’t be without hiccups — like having back-to-back shifts at the same you’re preparing for a major exam.

Taking the time to identify these problems will allow you some time to evaluate potential solutions prior to being thrown into the situation. Not only will this save you from unnecessary stress but it will also help you maintain your energy levels while combining work and study.

Step 4 : Talk to your manager

The next step is to open up a dialogue with your employer and discuss how you can both benefit your employment while you consistently pass your classes in school. This, ultimately, helps avoid the risk of any miscommunication at work .

The key here is to offer solutions. For example, you can recommend a set work schedule during your exams or more flexibility to scale back hours during those stressful periods at school.

At the end of the day, you’re being paid to provide a service to your employer, so you need to spend the time working with your boss to ensure you’re able to provide that service as best as possible.

Step 5: Speak with your course tutor

It’s okay — it’s great even — to reach out for help. There’s no harm in going to your tutor and explaining all the responsibilities you’re currently facing.

Although you’re not looking for special treatment here, your college professor may be able — and even willing— to extend an assignment deadline for you if they’re aware of your situation. So, give it a shot and see what accommodations can be made to help you through the busy season of work and school.

Let’s be clear here: we don’t recommend asking for a deadline extension because you’re too tired or you don’t know how to say ‘no’ when you’re called into work . But, if anything, having a discussion with your tutor will help them understand more about your situation and they can perhaps even offer their advice and support.

Step 6: Manage your time

It’s time for your study session, but instead you sit in your chair throwing a ball at the wall or surfing social media — not exactly what you had in mind when you blocked out three hours to study today.

It’s beneficial to work with your boss to set a work schedule that can benefit you both, and set a study schedule that can accommodate your school needs, but there’s a way to do this effectively. Don’t schedule yourself for a shift where you know you’ll be too tired or block out three hours to study when you know you won’t be focused enough to study.

Pay close attention to when you feel the most productive studying. Is it before class in the early morning with a fresh cup of coffee or burning that midnight oil when everyone else has gone to sleep? Similarly, do you find you’re able to prioritize work better in the evenings when you have finished all your schoolwork, or would you rather get it done first thing?

Find the sweet spot for each and manage your time accordingly as much as possible. If you don’t, you’re only setting yourself up for failure, so take control and manage your time effectively .

Step 7: Never miss a class

You may be catching up on sleep because you worked late last night or sleeping in because you pulled an all-nighter studying, but whatever you do, never — ever — miss a class!

While boring notes from your classmates is a good alternative (should you have an emergency that needs your attention), it’s not the same as learning from your tutor.

If you want to succeed in your studies, attending classes is what will help you get there. While you may think that missing a few classes here and there won’t matter, a few can quickly become many, and before you know it, your grades are suffering and you’re falling behind on your coursework.

Bottom line: don’t make a habit of not going to your classes, or your grades will surely reflect that.

Step 8: Schedule time to relax

While it might seem silly to have to schedule time to relax in the midst of dealing with exam stress and working a full-time or part-time job, it’s one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Maintaining the ultimate work-life balance will allow you the opportunity to unwind.

While work and study may feel like the most important things in life right now, remember that this too shall pass, and when it does, you don’t want to lose friends or relationships in the process. In fact, a recent poll of 2,000 Americans shows that 85% say getting time for yourself on a regular basis is key to a healthy relationship.

Focus on activities that give you rest and energy, like going for a run to focus your mind, binge-watching your favorite TV show, or meditating as you take the time to unwind. Whatever it may be that gives you that restoration, take it; schedule the time to relax, and don’t skimp on it!

Step 9: Have confidence in yourself

There will absolutely be times along this journey that you’ll doubt whether you can do this. You’ll wonder if you took on too much or made the right study and career choices — that’s just inevitable.

While we can’t keep those instances from happening, try to remember to trust your abilities and have confidence in yourself . Indeed, a little confidence can go a long way in helping you achieve combining work and study.

Trust not only that you made the right decision in the course and job you selected, but also that you have the ability to prioritize and accomplish them both. Be encouraged that you’re walking through this time with courage, and be confident that you’ll end up on the other side stronger because of it!

Step 10: Celebrate your wins

Whether you’re on the career path to get a promotion or you just created a great student council campaign , make sure that you celebrate your wins — however big or small!

Take time out to go have drinks with some friends or to an uninterrupted dinner with your partner or just to recognize your accomplishments. Be encouraged that your system is working and that through your persistence, you’re effectively accomplishing study with a full or part-time job.

Key takeaways

No matter your arrangement with your employer, it’s possible to effectively achieve combining work and study — as long as you remember these key points:

• Stay on top of your organizational skills.
• Keep the lines of communication open between you and your teacher and boss.
• Take time for relaxation and recharging.
• Celebrate the successes, no matter how big or small!

Utilize the blueprint we have given you to successfully combine work and study and, in the end, you’ll have a degree you’re proud of and a career that can take you where you’ve always wanted to go. Keep the future in mind and don’t give up.

Got a question about combining work and study, or want to share your own tried-and-tested tips with us? Let us know in the comments section below.

Originally published on December 26, 2016.

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How Students Balance Full-Time Work and School

Returning to school has its challenges. Here we explore how students balance it all.

Earning a degree is one way to get on a path toward a more gratifying career. But it presents a dilemma for those who need to maintain full-time employment. A job is necessary to pay for school (and life), but school may demand some of the time you typically dedicate to work.

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• Pros and Cons of Working While Attending School

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Balancing work and school is a common problem. In a New York Times Opinion column, grad student and writer Rainesford Stauffer detailed the challenges she’s encountered throughout her college career as someone who has always had to work for a living.

“Collegiate life became an impossible riddle. Which should I quit, the thing that would advance my personhood and career prospects or the thing that enabled me to pay for it?” wrote Stauffer.

The writer funded her undergraduate degree with a combination of student loans and work. But she was surprised when her graduate school professors weren’t more understanding of her need to maintain a job, which sometimes meant missing seminars, workshops, and office hours.

“By working, am I missing opportunities to enhance my education? Undoubtedly. But the truth that gets stuck in my throat every time someone encourages me to leave my job is that my work actually enables my learning. If I hope to complete my education, I can’t ignore paying for it,” wrote Stauffer.

Loans can ease the burden of paying for college, But many are hesitant to live on borrowed money, particularly if they have dependents. Scholarships, even full rides, still leave most students with housing and other costs to bear.

A report by Georgetown University titled Learning While Earning: The New Normal illustrates the problem of college accessibility for people who can’t pay for college outright.

Study Shows Pros and Cons of Working While Attending School

Statistics show that access to higher education is further complicated for those with families or obligations outside of work and school, which often tighten financial and time constraints.

The Georgetown research indicated that a significant proportion of working students with dependents are living below the poverty line. That includes 66 percent of employed learners aged 16 to 29, and 39 percent of those aged 30 to 54.

And though those who remain employed while attending school tend to take out less in student loans, they certainly don’t graduate debt-free. Among students with more than $50,000 in student debt, 22 percent did not work during college, compared to 14 percent of working learners. Still, more than 40 percent from both cohorts have student loan debt.

These statistics underscore the need for many people to maintain full-time employment while they attend school, either to help pay tuition or simply to keep themselves afloat.

The upshot is that after graduating, working learners in most fields are more likely to move into a managerial or professional position than those who only worked or attended school without a job, according to the Georgetown report.

Plus, research from the Pew Research Center shows that the earning potential of people age 24 to 34 with a bachelor’s degree has risen 13 percent since 1984, while the average income of those with master’s degrees has increased by 23 percent.

The numbers show a degree is worth it, but that doesn’t negate the personal struggles and financial hardships that students often have to endure just to afford the cost of living while going to school.

Harvard Extension School’s graduate and undergraduate programs are designed for part-time, non-residential learners, so we see our fair share of people with families and careers in full swing who want to pursue their next chapter without disrupting their lives.

We asked some of them how they do it, and here’s what they had to say.

I took one course at a time. We tend to want immediate results from our invested efforts. The more courses you take, the earlier you will graduate. I had to learn that for someone in my position, with a full-time job and two children, I had to take one course at a time.

I was able to balance my studies with work/family/exercise by multi-tasking. … Anywhere there was overlap with work and school, I would try and use that to my benefit.

My determination in earning a degree from Harvard Extension School drove me to meet all my obligations for my education and career. It took a number of sleepless nights and long hours of hard work. … I also give a lot of credit to my amazing circle of family and friends who have supported me.

I scheduled my class and study time into my calendar each week and then stuck with the plan. I treated time with my family as sacrosanct, and that motivated me to do my school work during the scheduled school work times and to stay focused.

Look at all of the courses offered at HES and design a personalized curriculum to get the most of what you want out of the experience.For example, I was granted some exemptions to study entrepreneurship and organizational behavior.

Organization and having realistic expectations is key (for you and all around you). The support of my loved ones was incredible, and the empathy of the people I work with was always so motivational. … Random acts of kindness go a long way in this process, and a vacation does too!

Sticking to a schedule allowed me to balance my work and school life. I found that if I scheduled time to study and made a commitment to get that work done, then I finished all my work on time.

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An academic essay is a focused piece of writing that develops an idea or argument using evidence, analysis, and interpretation.

There are many types of essays you might write as a student. The content and length of an essay depends on your level, subject of study, and course requirements. However, most essays at university level are argumentative — they aim to persuade the reader of a particular position or perspective on a topic.

The essay writing process consists of three main stages:

• Preparation: Decide on your topic, do your research, and create an essay outline.
• Writing : Set out your argument in the introduction, develop it with evidence in the main body, and wrap it up with a conclusion.
• Revision:  Check your essay on the content, organization, grammar, spelling, and formatting of your essay.

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Essay writing process, preparation for writing an essay, writing the introduction, writing the main body, writing the conclusion, essay checklist, lecture slides, frequently asked questions about writing an essay.

The writing process of preparation, writing, and revisions applies to every essay or paper, but the time and effort spent on each stage depends on the type of essay .

For example, if you’ve been assigned a five-paragraph expository essay for a high school class, you’ll probably spend the most time on the writing stage; for a college-level argumentative essay , on the other hand, you’ll need to spend more time researching your topic and developing an original argument before you start writing.

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Before you start writing, you should make sure you have a clear idea of what you want to say and how you’re going to say it. There are a few key steps you can follow to make sure you’re prepared:

• Understand your assignment: What is the goal of this essay? What is the length and deadline of the assignment? Is there anything you need to clarify with your teacher or professor?
• Define a topic: If you’re allowed to choose your own topic , try to pick something that you already know a bit about and that will hold your interest.
• Do your research: Read  primary and secondary sources and take notes to help you work out your position and angle on the topic. You’ll use these as evidence for your points.
• Come up with a thesis:  The thesis is the central point or argument that you want to make. A clear thesis is essential for a focused essay—you should keep referring back to it as you write.
• Create an outline: Map out the rough structure of your essay in an outline . This makes it easier to start writing and keeps you on track as you go.

Once you’ve got a clear idea of what you want to discuss, in what order, and what evidence you’ll use, you’re ready to start writing.

The introduction sets the tone for your essay. It should grab the reader’s interest and inform them of what to expect. The introduction generally comprises 10–20% of the text.

1. Hook your reader

The first sentence of the introduction should pique your reader’s interest and curiosity. This sentence is sometimes called the hook. It might be an intriguing question, a surprising fact, or a bold statement emphasizing the relevance of the topic.

Let’s say we’re writing an essay about the development of Braille (the raised-dot reading and writing system used by visually impaired people). Our hook can make a strong statement about the topic:

The invention of Braille was a major turning point in the history of disability.

2. Provide background on your topic

Next, it’s important to give context that will help your reader understand your argument. This might involve providing background information, giving an overview of important academic work or debates on the topic, and explaining difficult terms. Don’t provide too much detail in the introduction—you can elaborate in the body of your essay.

3. Present the thesis statement

Next, you should formulate your thesis statement— the central argument you’re going to make. The thesis statement provides focus and signals your position on the topic. It is usually one or two sentences long. The thesis statement for our essay on Braille could look like this:

As the first writing system designed for blind people’s needs, Braille was a groundbreaking new accessibility tool. It not only provided practical benefits, but also helped change the cultural status of blindness.

4. Map the structure

In longer essays, you can end the introduction by briefly describing what will be covered in each part of the essay. This guides the reader through your structure and gives a preview of how your argument will develop.

The invention of Braille marked a major turning point in the history of disability. The writing system of raised dots used by blind and visually impaired people was developed by Louis Braille in nineteenth-century France. In a society that did not value disabled people in general, blindness was particularly stigmatized, and lack of access to reading and writing was a significant barrier to social participation. The idea of tactile reading was not entirely new, but existing methods based on sighted systems were difficult to learn and use. As the first writing system designed for blind people’s needs, Braille was a groundbreaking new accessibility tool. It not only provided practical benefits, but also helped change the cultural status of blindness. This essay begins by discussing the situation of blind people in nineteenth-century Europe. It then describes the invention of Braille and the gradual process of its acceptance within blind education. Subsequently, it explores the wide-ranging effects of this invention on blind people’s social and cultural lives.

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The body of your essay is where you make arguments supporting your thesis, provide evidence, and develop your ideas. Its purpose is to present, interpret, and analyze the information and sources you have gathered to support your argument.

Length of the body text

The length of the body depends on the type of essay. On average, the body comprises 60–80% of your essay. For a high school essay, this could be just three paragraphs, but for a graduate school essay of 6,000 words, the body could take up 8–10 pages.

Paragraph structure

To give your essay a clear structure , it is important to organize it into paragraphs . Each paragraph should be centered around one main point or idea.

That idea is introduced in a  topic sentence . The topic sentence should generally lead on from the previous paragraph and introduce the point to be made in this paragraph. Transition words can be used to create clear connections between sentences.

After the topic sentence, present evidence such as data, examples, or quotes from relevant sources. Be sure to interpret and explain the evidence, and show how it helps develop your overall argument.

Lack of access to reading and writing put blind people at a serious disadvantage in nineteenth-century society. Text was one of the primary methods through which people engaged with culture, communicated with others, and accessed information; without a well-developed reading system that did not rely on sight, blind people were excluded from social participation (Weygand, 2009). While disabled people in general suffered from discrimination, blindness was widely viewed as the worst disability, and it was commonly believed that blind people were incapable of pursuing a profession or improving themselves through culture (Weygand, 2009). This demonstrates the importance of reading and writing to social status at the time: without access to text, it was considered impossible to fully participate in society. Blind people were excluded from the sighted world, but also entirely dependent on sighted people for information and education.

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The conclusion is the final paragraph of an essay. It should generally take up no more than 10–15% of the text . A strong essay conclusion :

• Returns to your thesis
• Ties together your main points
• Shows why your argument matters

A great conclusion should finish with a memorable or impactful sentence that leaves the reader with a strong final impression.

What not to include in a conclusion

To make your essay’s conclusion as strong as possible, there are a few things you should avoid. The most common mistakes are:

• Including new arguments or evidence
• Undermining your arguments (e.g. “This is just one approach of many”)
• Using concluding phrases like “To sum up…” or “In conclusion…”

Braille paved the way for dramatic cultural changes in the way blind people were treated and the opportunities available to them. Louis Braille’s innovation was to reimagine existing reading systems from a blind perspective, and the success of this invention required sighted teachers to adapt to their students’ reality instead of the other way around. In this sense, Braille helped drive broader social changes in the status of blindness. New accessibility tools provide practical advantages to those who need them, but they can also change the perspectives and attitudes of those who do not.

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Checklist: Essay

My essay follows the requirements of the assignment (topic and length ).

My introduction sparks the reader’s interest and provides any necessary background information on the topic.

My introduction contains a thesis statement that states the focus and position of the essay.

I use paragraphs to structure the essay.

I use topic sentences to introduce each paragraph.

Each paragraph has a single focus and a clear connection to the thesis statement.

I make clear transitions between paragraphs and ideas.

My conclusion doesn’t just repeat my points, but draws connections between arguments.

I don’t introduce new arguments or evidence in the conclusion.

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The structure of an essay is divided into an introduction that presents your topic and thesis statement , a body containing your in-depth analysis and arguments, and a conclusion wrapping up your ideas.

The structure of the body is flexible, but you should always spend some time thinking about how you can organize your essay to best serve your ideas.

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For many, the idea of going back to college or university (or considering a certification) while working a full time job can be daunting.

Handling a full time job and your studies at the same time requires a good level of planning and prioritisation. While some students would choose not to work while furthering their education, there is a massive group of students who are balancing a job while studying for a degree. There are various reasons for this but, generally speaking, money is key.

Studying while working gives you the confidence you need as you have financial control as a student. At the same time, the professional qualifications that you can acquire over time will give you a good head start in developing your career.

To help you juggle your two lives with a breeze, here are our top 10 tips on how to study while working.

1. Create a Plan

At the start of every semester, get all your syllabi and record all the examination schedules along with the deadlines for the papers required.

Use a different marker for each of your classes to see easily when these due dates are coming up for every course. Likewise, make sure to mark any company meetings or work deadlines you may know of in your planner.

See our page on Organising Skills for more information.

2. Update Your Employer

Assure your employers that you can manage your work schedules.

It is also a way to get their attention, and consider you to be really eager to work for them. If possible, sacrifice holidays and breaks to show that you are serious about your job.

If you prove your dedication, it will be easy to negotiate with them a more study-friendly schedule.

3. Use Your Free Time Productively

If you are studying and working at the same time, it may seem that you have no free time at all.

However, it’s important that you use the free time that you do have constructively as this will help you balance your day job and your course work more effectively.

For example, you can read a book on the way to work if you are a commuter. Also, use a few minutes of your lunch or break time to study.

4. Look After Yourself

Having a heavy work schedule and studying will inevitably cause you to stress out every now and then.

Therefore, you should be able to handle your stress in a positive way. Exercise at the gym or go for a walk a couple of times a week, because physical exercise is an effective stress reliever .

You can listen to music, write in a journal , have a massage, visit the salon, etc. Try to devote at least 30 minutes of your day to doing something you enjoy as a way to reduce stress.

See our pages: Top Tips for Managing Stress and Looking After Your Mind for more information.

5. Don’t Overdo It

Be realistic about the time you need to spend studying and work.

If you think you can only take one study course at a time together with your workload, then focus on that course. For example, if you are studying to become an accountant you may want to take the AAT course first before you look at other options.

If you work full-time, determine exactly how many classes you can take for every semester. When it comes to work or study, people tend to bite off more than they can chew. Having a full time job in any industry can have its challenges and expectations. If you add education to an already busy schedule, it will just increase the amount of pressure.

Keep in mind that you can only do what you are able to do.

6. Take Advantage of Technology

Class notes are essential. In spite of this, many students do not know how to take down notes properly.

Avoid jotting down every single word, as this will just get you far behind and miss out on important details. Find your own way of abbreviating words and phrases, so you can keep up with your teacher.

Take advantage of the technology today and use the necessary study apps. There are plenty of programs available that help students with every aspect of studying.

You may also find our page on Note Taking helpful.

7. Find Your Comfort Zone

With regards to the ideal place and time to study , everybody has their own idea.

Whether it is at the library after school, at a quiet coffee shop or your bedroom at night, find your study area and a suitable time for studying that will work for you.

Make sure you stick to it.

Where you opt to study is equally as important as the way you study. Remove any distractions such as turning off your phone. Have everything you need once you start, so you do not need to stop just to look for a pen.

See our page: Getting Organised for Study for more tips and advice about this.

8. Make Sure You Get Enough Sleep

Do not cut back on sleep.

You can wake up at 5 a.m. and study for about an hour, rather than burning the midnight oil, then go back to sleep until 7 a.m. You should wake up feeling reasonably rested. Doing this is much better than waking up and feeling tired from staying up half the night. In addition, you should take breaks when you are studying, especially if you are feeling worn out .

In any case, working or studying for too long can reduce your performance.

Learn more about sleep on our page: The Importance of Sleep .

9. Turn off the TV

Procrastination is definitely not one of our top tips.

At times, finishing your favorite TV series, taking a nap or chatting with friends will seem more interesting than starting or completing a course assignment. But bear in mind that the earlier you begin, the sooner you are done.

Check out your project and do the easy part first. As you begin to build momentum, the more difficult parts will just flow.

Get more tips on our page: Avoiding Procrastination .

10. Eat Properly

A hectic day at work requires endurance and focus. It means that you cannot let yourself go 8 to 10 hours without eating a healthy meal.

Take care of your body and it will also take care of you. Avoid eating foods that are high in saturated fats and calories, such as pastries, cakes, pies and meat products in order to address your hunger pains. This can contribute to the increase of your cholesterol levels, affect your metabolism and increase your weight.

See our page on Diet and Nutrition and also explore the relationship between Stress and Diet and Nutrition .

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Living both the student and professional life can be tough and put a lot of strain on your personal life. Then again, you can turn this strain into motivation and get great results.

Apply these top 10 tips and you will benefit in the long run.

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Studying vs Working? What Is Better for You?

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• What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting a job after basic graduation?

Although this is a very debatable topic, through this article, we will try and give an unbiased view from both angles that will help you make a wiser decision.

After completing your graduation, you are often confronted with the thought- higher education or job, which one should you go in for?

Though one particular answer may not be the right one for everyone, it depends on your priorities that define the answer. Let us look at both the cases and then try and conclude a possible definite answer.

While some would argue that educational qualification is directly proportional to the level of job you get, others would say that education has least to do with your job. It is only the experience you have that ultimately matters.

Higher Education Before a Job

1. Higher Education Is Closely Related to Higher Incomes

Here the argument stands that the higher the education, the higher the income.

A survey conducted by the National Centre for Education Statistics stated that for 25- to 34-year-olds who worked full time, year-round, higher educational attainment was associated with higher median earnings; this pattern was consistent from 2000 through 2018.

For example, in 2018, the median earnings of those with a master’s or higher degree were $65,000, some 19 percent higher than those with a bachelor’s degree ($54,700).

In the same year, the median earnings of those with a bachelor’s degree were 57 percent higher than the earnings of high school completers ($34,900), and the median earnings of high school completers were 25 percent higher than the earnings of those who did not complete high school ($27,900).

This pattern of higher incomes associated with higher levels of educational attainment also held for both males and females and for those who were White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian.

According to a research article published in May 2020 by The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics , states that Education leads to higher wages and lower unemployment.

The data collected showed that those possessing a doctoral degree earned more than a person holding a professional degree who earned more than a master’s degree holder and so on.

2. Great Performance Leads to Better Academic Qualifications

Great scores in high school or graduate level can allow you to apply for scholarships and other financial aid.

3. Better Education Leads to Lower Rates of Unemployment

Education most definitely leads to employment. Without education, employees will not be in a position to fill vacancies with skilled manpower.

Therefore, the more education, the fewer chances of unemployment.

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4. Higher Education Is Important for Careers Initially

In the argument working Vs. Studying, the ones supporting studying state that the higher your education is, the better chances of a great start in your career.

They argue that getting a  job in the first place is a tough task. People get jobs based on their qualifications.

Keeping a job and climbing up the corporate ladder may depend on your output and your experience, but getting the job in the first place depends on your level of education.

The more you study, the better you are prepared for the future. Research conducted by the Association of American colleges and Universities states 80% of employers believe that it is important to have a college education.

When it comes to answering the question of higher education or job, some people say that higher education prepares you for the skills required in the future . Many times theory teaches you what your experience can not.

5. Eliminates Training Period

Many argue that when it comes to Studying Vs. Working, people who study and then apply for a job can be absorbed on the job without spending much time on training for the job.

This saves the employer the time and effort of training.

Why Opt for A Job?

They argue that when it comes to deciding between a job or higher education, one must definitely opt for a job.

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1. Internships Completed While Studying Count as Work Experience

Those who are for working more than studying say that internships , projects, and assignments completed during the college days are also considered as work experiences.

Employers look at all these work experiences before hiring a prospective professional. Apart from degrees of education, employers look at work experience while studying.

In an article published in The Chronicle of Higher Education and written by George D Kuh , he states that experience can be the best teacher .

He further states that “research suggests that working during college is related to acquiring such employer-preferred skills as teamwork and time management .”

2. Degrees Have Nothing to Do with The Level of Output

The best example is that of Steve Job, Co-founder of Apple inc. Apparently, Steve Jobs had not finished any formal degree of education.

In fact, he dropped out of college after one semester, and his highest qualification was high school.  Therefore, it is evident that the level of education has nothing to do with your capabilities.

3. A Degree Lapses with Time

Many argue that degrees attained almost 20 to 30 years ago are irrelevant today because of the fast-changing technology.

It is the work experience that matters today. They state that in the debate Working vs. Studying, it is advisable to always choose to work because work experience is what will get your career soaring.

4. Loss of Time

Every year spent furthering your education is a year of experience lost. Some believe that you can further your education at any point in time, even while working, through certificate courses and online channels.

Spending a lot of time on higher education instead of working will result in a lot of time waste.

5. While Working Your Earn Money

The best part about starting to work early is that you earn a good amount of money. Higher studies involve expenses for courses and other expenses.

However, starting to work means you get to earn good money early on.

The bottom line when it comes to choosing between higher education or a job is that a mix of both would be ideal.

A good degree that shows employers you have the educational qualifications and a few internships completed while studying will make a perfect balance.

While looking for a job, employers look at both educational qualifications and work experience.

Educational qualifications let the employer know that you have the skill and technical know-how to perform.

In contrast work experience eliminates the time and money , an employer may have to spend on training a candidate.

In conclusion, we can say that working Vs. studying both have their pros and cons. Determining what suits you is more important.

Sometimes financial constraints can drive one to take the decision to work rather than to study further. Or an economic slowdown can make a student study further rather than look for a job.

So whatever you choose to do definitely depends on the circumstances you are in. Ultimately, both education and work experience go hand in hand when it comes to brighter career prospects.

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If you are working and going to school, time management will be key to making sure you can meet your goals as an employee and a student.

Students who are also doing work at a job—either to put themselves through college or because they’re going back to school after entering the workforce—often find it hard to juggle everything they need to do in a day.

Time management is key if you’re a working student. It can feel overwhelming, but there are some practical steps you can take to balance your school and work responsibilities.

Let’s talk about time management for students who are also working, including some tips for achieving your goals.

Before you can start planning to get things done, you need a clear idea of what you need to do. You also need to have a sense of the order in which you should tackle the tasks you need to complete.

Start by making a list of everything that needs to be done. Be prepared for it to be long and intimidating at first—but don’t worry, we’ll organize it and break it down later.

Look at the list and note any items that have a due date. For example, is there training at work you have to finish by the end of the month? Do you have a research paper due next Tuesday?

Put the tasks that need to be done soonest at the top. Once you’ve got all the high-priority items in place, look at the items that don’t have a firm “due date” but more of a suggested timeline.

For example, you may not have to get laundry done on a certain day, but you want clean sheets once a week. You may not need to go to the grocery store on Monday, but you will need to get groceries by the end of the week.

Do you have some lower-priority items left over? For example, maybe a hobby or a novel you’d like to get back to? Keep them on a side list that you can skim and fit in when you have time.

Be Ready to Say No

If you’ve got a full list of things to do and many of them are top priorities, keep in mind that you may not be able to take on anything else. If someone asks you to do something or an opportunity comes up, be prepared to say no—or at least “not right now.”

Make a Schedule

Probably the first  time management  tip anyone would give you is to make a schedule and stick to it. Why? It works! It seems obvious and simple, but a schedule is one of the most straightforward ways to manage your time.

When you think about the day ahead but don’t make concrete plans, you risk forgetting something, misplacing your priorities, or getting so overwhelmed by your to-do list that you just do nothing. Don’t underestimate the power of having a schedule to guide you through your busy days. Order is key for managing time, and a schedule helps get your life in order.

Start by writing out your day in 30-minute chunks. First, fill in all the events that are not flexible, like class times and work. Think about your priority items and fit them in first.

When those times are marked, you’ll be able to see what other time is available for other tasks like studying and taking care of responsibilities at home (here’s where you can work on laundry day and grocery shopping).

Use Downtime to Recharge

When you're planning your time, remember that you also need  time to unwind and relax , maybe by watching an episode of your favorite show or taking a  long bath.  Making time to decompress and de-stress is important to  avoid burnout .

You'll also have to accept that sometimes your downtime may have to be cut short. You only have so many hours in a day. When you’re overly stressed, you may want to lean more heavily into self-care—but instead of using it to shore up your reserves, you’re turning to it as an escape.

For example, if you’ve been working and studying all day, reading a chapter or two of a book for fun as you get ready for bed would be making time for self-care. On the other hand, if you binge-watch an entire season of your favorite show because you’re too overwhelmed to start writing a paper you’ve been putting off for a week, that’s avoidance.

You don’t have to take an “all-or-nothing” approach. You just need to balance the restorative power of stress-relieving activities with meeting your responsibilities.

Taking a short break can help you refocus. When you come back to your work, you might even be more productive. But resisting the urge to always choose a “fun” pursuit over the more challenging things you need to do requires self-discipline.

Being able to balance work, play, and rest is key to achieving your goals, but it takes practice and honesty. You need to tune into your needs but also be real with yourself about whether a break will help you or if it’s just a way for you to justify not doing something you don’t want to do.

Try Not to Procrastinate

Whether you’re putting off writing a research paper or doing a required (but boring) training for work, procrastination is something that even the most motivated and well-organized people do.

When you’re thinking about all the things you have to do, maybe you tend to see every single step along the way. Not surprisingly, it all starts to look like too much, and you get overwhelmed and just do nothing. Then, as you start thinking about all the stuff you have to do that you’re not doing, the anxiety sets in.

But instead of getting started on the task, you just keep putting it off. And then you feel guilty. Maybe you even start doing other things that aren’t even on your big to-do list just to feel like you’re doing something. To relieve the guilt you feel about putting a task off, you do other stuff (like household chores) to make it seem like you are accomplishing something.

Sound familiar? Procrastination  might be common, but it’s not helpful. It can make it harder to manage your time effectively.

If you feel procrastination seeping in, you'll have to get real with yourself about the consequences of it. While it might feel better in the moment to free yourself from a task, you’re just making the “later” pile bigger. The truth is, if you’ve broken up a big goal into smaller tasks, the time it takes you to “do the thing” is often much shorter than you think. Once you've started, you’ll feel relief at getting it done.

It can also help to think more creatively about the task. For example, does the order of your to-do list matter? Could you shake up some tasks so there’s a little more variety? For example, could you do a few work tasks first, then do some coursework, then do some chores?

If you’ve got a laptop, tablet, and/or smartphone, you’ve already got a lot of tools to help you manage your time. There are apps and programs for everything—from scheduling and setting goals and reminders to enforcing productivity and reducing procrastination.

Here are just a few examples of tools you can use:

• Calendars are built into just about any device and can even sync between all your devices. You can track assignment due dates and study sessions and set up notifications and reminders. If you prefer writing things down, a physical desk calendar or planner can still have a digital counterpart—just scan the month or take a photo so you always have it on hand.
• Timers can be a big help if you tend to either stare at the clock and wish it would move faster or get so wrapped up in something that hours pass and it feels like seconds. Setting a timer can help you make sure you’re staying on track to finish a task in the time you have, as well as make sure that you’re taking breaks.
• You can download programs, browser extensions, and apps that make it harder to procrastinate. For example, you may want to block social media for a set amount of time when you need to work. That way, even if you can’t resist the urge to check (or just are in the habit of doing it mindlessly), you’re prevented from engaging with the time-suck.
• Journals and apps that help you track progress can help you stay motivated and give you a visual sense of how close you are to meeting your goals. It’s also a place where you can vent, work through the stressful feelings you’re having, and possibly even uncover some triggers and trends. You might be able to adjust your time management strategy based on what you learn about yourself.

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How to Balance Studies With Work

In the present world, managing work, study and family is a serious issue among many individuals. When studies come along the way of work or family, life gets more hectic. We should be able to spend time for study, work as well as family. Effectively balancing studies with work and other important activities of our life including family time, sports, hobbies etc requires efficient management of time and activities. Time is the most precious factor here and for many, there is too much to do within a small time. This essay inspects some steps that can be taken to create a balance between study, work and family.

How to balance studies with work and/or family demand?

Effectively balancing studies with work and other important activities of our life including family time, sports, hobbies etc requires efficient management of time and activities. Making a perfect model of study – work – family is almost impossible. Each individual has his/her own set of responsibilities. Time is the most precious factor here and for many, there is too much to do within a small time. Targeting for a perfect balance between studies and life may not be possible but it is the best if we can plan our life accordingly, so that activities which require high priority are given adequate attention.

Balancing studies with work and life involves realizing the right philosophy of life. The balance depends on how we want to live our life – whether to have a busy schedule with all work and no studies, or to live our life the fullest with family. Our ambitions on a career or studies should never be impaired by work or family. For that, the first step is to set goals for our life. We should review our life from time to time to see how much closer we are approaching to the goal. We should assess what is important and what is not. Some matters may appear urgent to us. A proper assessment on whether it is actually important is the factor for balancing life.

Priorities of life should be set with the goals. As a full time working single mother of two children, my most important priority will be my children. Raising them as good responsible citizens must be my top priority like any other mother. For me my family is thus the most important thing in life. But at times, work priorities may take more of the family and study time than intended.

In order to balance studies with family, focus should be on spending quality time with the family members. It is the quality of the time spent that is considered than the quantity. Family members will appreciate us more if we could attend to them when they are in need like for attending meetings in children’s schools or taking the kids out for their birthday.

When studies come along the way of work or family, life gets more hectic. We should be able to spend time for study, work as well as family. The first step is to talk to the family about the nature of our study and the requirements like time, quietness etc. Without the support of the family members, one will not be able to study or work. Family members should be convinced about the need to study and should be supportive and cooperative. This can act as a great confidence booster for the study. Also one should have a clear cut focus on the topic of study and its purpose. The pros and cons of studying a subject should be analyzed.

The next step is to choose the most suitable work. If the present work timings do not provide ample time for studies and family, it will be better to find a job that is more flexible with the time schedule. The nature of the work and the character of the colleagues and employers should be considered before attempting to start studying. A person with a hectic and tiring job schedule will end up being more tired at the end of the day leaving no time for study or family. Late hour working and over time works should be avoided completely to strike a balance between work and study. It is better to adopt target oriented work which allows flextime working schedules so that studying in between is possible.

Setting up a timetable for each day of the week and following it religiously will impart good results in studying. The timetable should consider immediate needs as well as not so essential needs. An important factor to bear in mind while constructing the time table is to make it as realistic as possible. Motivating ourselves is an inevitable step that should be taken to avoid conflicts between study and work. The biggest challenge that will be faced is to concentrate on the studies after a day’s work. Work issues will creep into the minds when studying making it impossible to study properly. Work issues for the day have to be settled before studying.

Keeping a track of deadlines and important dates at work, study and family is strongly advised. “Try to plan ahead. If you know a busy time is coming up on your course or at your place of work, plan ahead as much as possible and try to move things around to create a balance.” (Combining Work and Study, 1). Seeking advice and support from the tutor will help to solve problems at study better and will reduce frustration.

Finding time for relaxation can actually boost the quality of time spent for studies or work. Relaxing with the family members and getting their support and care can make studying worriless.

Finally, balancing between study and work or family is a matter of practice than theory. Implementing these theories in life requires great effort. Self motivation and mental strength are the most important requirements to balance study with work and family.

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How to Balance Work and Study

We all know that being a working student is a challenge. Working long shifts and then pulling all-nighters before another test isn’t a piece of cake. If you are in the same situation, believe us – we feel your pain. This blog post will tell you how to find a balance between your work and your education, managing both sides of your life without feeling depressed and tired.

Don’t Try to Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

The study load is different for everyone depending on the learning institution that you have chosen, your major , and your study schedule. So, there cannot be any work/study model that will suit everyone perfectly. However, you can create one yourself.

The main thing that you should keep in mind is that you have three components of your life that you should manage – not just your work and your study, but your personal life too. Many students try so hard to manage their work and study schedules, they forget that they also need some time on proper rest and relaxation, social life, and some time on their own. A lifestyle without this third component often results in depression, exhaustion, burnout, etc. You don’t need that. And though we need to work and try hard in order to achieve success in any work or academic field, you always should remember that your health and your mental state are your main priorities.

So, what is the main advice for a working student? Don’t try to bite off more than you can chew. It means that sometimes those extra shifts are just too much to handle and you should prefer having a good sleep instead. Otherwise, you might not be able to pull it off.

Create a Schedule

In order to be organized and disciplined both in your work life and your study life, you need to create a steady plan. We have already discussed how you can create a study schedule of your own on one of our previous blog posts, so check it out. What you can do on top of that is to add your working hours to your schedule – you will better understand all the time frames that you need to manage and when you should start working on your assignments in order to complete them before the deadlines.

Putting your work hours in a calendar will also help you track how much you work in a month, whether you can take extra shifts and when you have days off that you can spend resting or studying for a test .

Having a study/work schedule at your hand at any time is the advantage that you need to take. There are many apps and software designed to make your study life easier. Start with a planning app that will help you track your homework assignments. You can also try various note-taking apps that will help you keep your notes organized.

Be Flexible

Once you create a schedule of your own, you can write down your short-term and long-term goals, such as turning in another assignment, visiting an event, how much money you want or need to make this month. This will help you easily tailor your schedule accordingly to your plan.

You need to take into account that some parts of your schedule will be flexible and some will not, such as classes. Having this as a basis will help you manage the rest of your daily life, making changes when you need to complete some urgent assignment. Being ready for sudden changes or events and the ability to adapt are the main things that you should learn as a working student.

Be Productive

Sometimes it might seem that you don’t have any free time when you need to study and work at the same time. However, you might not spend your free time as productively as you could. For example, we all know how fast time flies when you are on your phone or playing computer games. You might not notice those few hours just flying by. A s a result, you end up with tons of things you need to do and no time for that at all.

What you need to do is to make sure you don’t waste your free time. Spend it on communication, self-improvement, or your hobbies. Of course, we all need to put things off sometimes. But don’t make it a habit. Check out our blog post on how to stay productive while staying at home.

Eat, Sleep, Look After Yourself

There is nothing impossible for a motivated young person as long as they treat their health right. Eating fast food and not getting enough sleep isn’t the best way to manage all the tasks that need to be done. Make sure you eat healthy, exercise, and care about your body. It means that you need to listen to yourself and react properly when you have any aches or symptoms.

It’s not a secret that many people continue working and studying even when feeling sick. They act like they don’t notice how bad their state is, only making it worse.  But you need to learn from their mistakes – visit doctors when it’s needed and don’t ignore your symptoms if you have any. Your health is much more important than a few days of leave at work.

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There are some definitive benefits of working while you’re getting a degree. Among the most obvious, you’ll be earning a paycheck. Additionally, the structure provided by balancing two or more schedules may actually help you be more productive generally. However, working while going to school can also be challenging, and can prevent you from fully devoting yourself to your studies. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to find the perfect balance of working and studying.

Working While You’re in School

• Working for the department in which you are studying is also a great way to expose yourself to the faculty and students in the department, and stay-up-to-date on any opportunities relevant to your course of study.
• Alternatively, ask your favorite professors about good entry-level jobs with relevance to your interests. They may even know of a few gigs that other students with your interest have held previously, and may be able to point you in the direction of a potential employer!

• Not only are these positions designed for students, they are also more likely to fit into a student’s schedule. Your superiors will be well aware that you are also a student, and will likely take this in to account when scheduling and other specific issues arise.
• Examples of positions you may be eligible for as a student include working at the library or in a residential hall.
• Keep an eye out for a position that may even offer the opportunity to study while on the clock!
• You can likely register on an email list that will notify you when new student positions are posted.

• If a weekly part-time job seems to be a bit too much, you could always work during breaks in your academic schedule.

• If you're studying within an extremely competitive program wherein your success will likely determine the quality of the job you get, it’s likely worth prioritizing your studies. Depending on your discipline, the job you'll end up landing could potentially make short work of your debt.

• Even if your work and studies are completely unrelated, work is still providing you with experience prioritizing responsibilities, communicating, etc.

Going to School While You’re Working

• Some students work full time while attending school part-time. This may work especially well for supplementary degrees.
• Talk to a counselor at whatever school you’re considering about class or program options that will work for your work schedule.

• For instance, if your job requires you to monitor the business’s social media account, you can likely apply the knowledge you’re acquiring at work to a marketing assignment in a business class.
• You may even be able to select topics for assignments based on your job. For example, if you are assigned a project on designing a new marketing campaign, you could model the campaign on the business you’re already working for, and win points with both your professor and your boss in the process.

• For instance, lots of service industry positions can allow for evening-and-weekend-only work schedules. Accordingly, they may also allow you to take an extra class.
• Consider a job bartending or serving at a popular restaurant or bar. These positions, though sometimes challenging, have the potential to earn you a high hourly wage, and are potentially less likely to be a source of distraction when you’re not at work.

Keeping A Routine to Enhance Productivity

• At the start of the term, transfer everything from each class’s syllabus into your calendar, so you know exactly when important dates are coming up.
• One good practice to try out is studying for an hour or two either right before or after each shift you work.
• Once you’ve got a good week plan in place, try to stick to it. For example, don’t pick up a shift if it will cut into time you intended to study, unless you know you can make up that study time the next day.

• Include cooperative studying sessions in your weekly schedule – perhaps at the campus café every Thursday evening?
• Make use of group message boards, which are often even facilitated by the class itself. If one does not already exist, make one and invite your classmates using their school email addresses.

Staying On Top of Your Studies

• Make sure to avoid rooms with televisions or other things that may draw your attention away from studying.
• Turn your phone off, and put on headphones if other people are around. If you listen to music, choose music without lyrics to help you focus.
• Get in the practice of keeping everything you need to study all together, perhaps in the place you study or in a backpack.

• To keep sessions consistent, get in the habit of studying at the same time four or five days a week.
• The regularity that results from a consistent study schedule will also make your study sessions more productive. Your mental focus will be improved, as your brain will anticipate focusing on schoolwork for that part of the day.
• Having regularly scheduled study sessions also means you can occasionally miss a study session as long as you get back into the routine as quickly as you’re able.

• Since more emotional and mental effort will be required to comprehend challenging material, address it first while your mind and body are fresh and focused. More routine, busy work can be accomplished as you coast through the later part of a study session.
• Revisit your class notes before starting an assignment. It’s very important to fully understand the specific requirements, as well as the learning objective, or assignments before you begin.

Maintaining Mental and Physical Health

• Even on especially busy days, take breaks. Go for a walk around the block, and leave your phone at home. Try not to think about what you’re working on. Instead, appreciate the way the sun and air feel on your skin, the color of the leaves, or the angles of a building you’ve never noticed before.
• Try working for about 50 minutes, and taking a 10 or 15 minute break before hunkering down for another 50 minute session of focused studying or working.
• Plan a trip – whether to Vegas, or a campsite just out of town – to follow an especially busy period of time. Not only will the trip allow you to decompress, it will provide something for you to look forward to in the meantime.

• Though it may be challenging to include exercise in your routine initially, stick with it! You’ll soon be looking forward to each session!

• Find the specific amount of sleep you need by sleeping without an alarm for three days in a row the next chance you get. The amount of time you naturally sleep for on the second and third nights is likely what your body requires.
• Try to get at least seven hours of sleep a night.
• If you find yourself sleeping in on the weekends, this is a sign you need more sleep during the week.

• Eat breakfast. Not only will this help sustain you throughout the day, it keeps your metabolism in a healthy rhythm. Try whole grain granola with Greek yogurt, sweetened with honey or fruit.
• Keep healthy snacks with you. Raw or lightly salted nuts are a great option.

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Working while going to school can be challenging, but with a little practice, you can strike a balance between working and studying. Let your boss know about any school commitments you have far in advance so you can avoid conflicts. It’s also important to keep a planner so you can schedule enough time for studying in-between shifts. Make sure to take time out of each day to decompress and rest, since spending all your time working and studying can be overwhelming. If you feel like you still don't have enough time for school, consider asking your boss to cut your hours for the semester. You could also work more during school breaks to make up for lost hours. To learn how to find the best place to study, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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University life is a transformative journey that offers a wealth of opportunities for personal and academic growth. However, it can also be an incredibly demanding period, especially when you're trying to juggle work, study, and maintaining a social life. Learn how to balance work study and social life at university with our tips below.

1. Effective Time Management

The cornerstone of balancing work, study, and social life is effective time management. Start by creating a weekly schedule that includes your class timings, work hours, study sessions, and social commitments. Utilise digital tools or old-fashioned planners to stay organised. Prioritise your academic responsibilities by allocating sufficient study time around your classes. Remember, quality study time is more valuable than quantity.

2. Set Realistic Goals

Setting realistic academic and work goals is essential to avoid overburdening yourself. Understand your academic requirements and workload and plan your work schedule accordingly. If you're working part-time or during holidays, communicate your availability with your employer to ensure a manageable workload.

3. Utilise University Resources

Most universities offer a plethora of resources to support students. Make use of academic advisors, tutors, and writing centres to excel in your studies. Additionally, explore career services for job opportunities and internships that align with your career goals. Efficiently utilising these resources can help you save time and stress.

4. Learn to Say No

While university life encourages exploration and socialising, it's crucial to learn when to say no. Sometimes, you might need to decline invitations or social events to prioritise your academic commitments. Friends and peers will understand your need to study or work, and they'll respect your dedication.

5. Healthy Work-Life Balance

Maintaining a work-life balance is not just about academics and social life; it's also about self-care. Ensure you get enough sleep, eat healthily, and engage in regular physical activity. These factors can significantly impact your productivity and overall well-being.

6. Plan Ahead

Planning ahead is key to managing your time effectively. Create a term or semester plan outlining major deadlines, exams, and social events. This will help you allocate time for studies without last-minute cramming and ensure that you don't miss out on social activities.

7. Seek Support

Don't hesitate to seek support from friends, family, or university support services if you feel overwhelmed. Discuss your concerns with professors or academic advisors if you're struggling with coursework. Sharing your challenges with loved ones can provide emotional support and fresh perspectives.

8. Flexible Work Options

Consider flexible work options that can accommodate your academic schedule. Part-time jobs with flexible hours or remote work opportunities can provide income while allowing you to maintain focus on your studies.

9. Combine Social and Academic Activities

Look for ways to combine social and academic activities. Join study groups with friends or classmates, or participate in clubs and societies related to your field of study. This way, you can socialise while staying engaged academically.

10. Learn to Relax

Lastly, remember to relax and enjoy your university experience. It's not just about work and study; it's also about personal growth and making lasting memories. Take breaks, have fun, and cherish the moments with friends.

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Our Scholarship is open to students from all over the world who meet the following criteria:

• You apply for the Expatrio Value Package by the 30th September 2024.
• You will start your studies in the Winter Semester 2024 .
• You will arrive in Germany and activate your Blocked Account and Health Insurance by 31st October 2024.

How are Applicants Selected?

We want to see your personality shine through and inspire us. This is your chance to submit a video that showcases your talent and drive. 

Here are some key aspects we will look out for: 

• Creative and original.
• Clearly answers the question asked.
• While high-quality videos will be recognized, we understand not everyone has access to equipment or skills. Your submission will still be considered fairly and won’t be judged solely on production quality.

You will not be judged based on your age, nationality, academic background or any other similar demographic. 

Which Countries are Eligible?

All nationalities

Where will Award be Taken?

How many awards.

Not specified

What is the Benefit of The Expatrio Scholarship for International Students?

The Expatrio Scholarship offers a range of prizes to help ease your transition to life in Germany:

• First Prize: €12,000
• Second Prize: €6,000
• Third Prize: €3,000
• 4th to 10th Place Prizes: 3 months’ rent, a new laptop, German language lessons, and semester contribution fees.

With such diverse rewards, the expatrio scholarship ensures that ten deserving students can benefit from financial support and other essential resources.

To apply, you must submit a video answering the question: “Why are you passionate about the field of study you are pursuing in Germany?” The video should be no longer than 2 minutes, in mp4 format, and free from copyrighted content. You can submit your video in either English or German, and subtitles are accepted.

How to Apply:

Follow these steps to submit your application:

1# Apply for the Expatrio Value Package: Ensure you apply for the expatrio value package here: https://www.expatrio.com/expatrio-scholarship .

2# Prepare Your Video Submission: Create a video answering the following question: “Why are you passionate about the field of study you are pursuing in Germany?”

3# Submit Your Video: Upload your video using the application form available on the Expatrio Scholarship page. Make sure your submission is complete before the deadline on 30th September 2024.

4# Activate Your Blocked Account and Health Insurance: If you are selected as a winner, you must arrive in Germany and activate your blocked account and health insurance with expatrio by October 31, 2024, to receive your prize.

5# Wait for the Results: The expatrio scholarship judging panel will review all video submissions. They will evaluate your creativity, originality, and how clearly you answer the question, and the winners will be announced after a thorough analysis.

Visit Award Webpage for Details

Okechukwu Liberty is a graduate of Mass Communication and a content writer for AfterSchoolAfrica. He is dedicated to researching scholarship and empowerment opportunities to students looking to study abroad.

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Previous Research

Research objectives and background, theoretical framework and hypotheses, population and sample, data collection, reference list.

Foley, S. & Hang-Yue, N., 2005. The effects of work stressors, perceived organisational support, and gender on work-family conflict in Hong Kong . Asia Pacific Journal of Management: Bangkok.

“This survey demonstrates the immediate and moderate outcomes of perceived organisational support and gender on the interdependence between work stressors and family conflict for a sample population of Hong Kong Chinese workers” (237).

The survey discovered that perceived organisational support is inversely proportional to both family-to-work conflict (FWC) and work to family conflict (WFC), and that work stressors are directly proportional to FWC and WFC. Furthermore, the direct correlation between role overload and WFC was observed to be lesser when perceived organisational support was high, showing that the perceived organisational support can off-set the negative effects of the role over load.

Moreau, M. P. & Leathwood C., 2010. Balancing paid work and studies: working (-class) students in higher education. Queensland University of Technology: Brisbane.

This article studies undergraduate students in a post-1992 university timeline to discover undergraduate students’ accounts of working and the same time studying during session-time and the ways they use to cover up time consumed in work. It is suggested that most of the students doing part-time jobs is because students are expected to cater for their school bills since the state is not responsible.

Gayle, V. & Lowe J., 2010. Exploring the work/life/study balance: the experience of higher education students in a Scottish further education college. Queenland University of Technology: Brisbane.

This article focuses on the angles of work/life/study balance and its impact on student performance in the curricular studies. The survey was conducted on a case study of higher education students, studying on full and part-time basis, in a Scottish higher learning institution. The study suggested that more than half of the students were able to manage a study/work/life balance, although the other half was stressed due to conflicting priority.

The main objective of the research is to examine work and study conflict issues on whether it affects students’ burnout and participation in university life. Nowadays, the cost of education has escalated to an extent that students are compelled to combine work and studies at the same time. Curtis and Williams (2002) quotes that “.. this is the routinisation of students combining paid work and study, suggesting that this is now the norm in the United Kingdom.”

Other surveys show that term- time work can provide positive social and educational benefits to the students (Watts and Pickering, 2000). Vickers et al (2003) observes that, for college students who work for 20-30 hours every week, the odds of dropping out of school are almost 150% more than for students who do not engage in paid work during term-time. For others who work for more than 31 hours every week, the number was between 200 and 205 %.

This research objectives include: to observe the extent to which students of property and construction are devastated from burnout; to establish a model of the work-study connection, describing the relationship between time commitment to paid work and studies, work-study satisfaction and burnout; and to ascertain the model of study-work relationship in a sample of undergraduate students engaged in an undergraduate property and construction programme.

The conflict between one’s work responsibility and other life responsibilities is a vital factor of the correlation between work and non-working life. According a research conducted by Cotton et al 2002, it shows that there is a inter role conflict is a stressor that is usually perceived with negative effects for a person’s satisfaction and well-being. University students experience a problem in trying to juggle work and study and as a result are vulnerable to stress.

The exploratory survey shows that on average all students who engage in term-time paid work spend long hours in work than in the university. The negative relationship between time commitment in the two variables shows that students commit time at work at the expense of the time committed in university life.

From the students interviewed, majority said that they had difficulties in combining both. Also some of the students are expelled or suspended out of university and thus reduce their time spend in university. Working undergraduate students are emotionally exhausted and contemptuous of their studies and hove low levels of efficacy. This is a main point because burnout is usually connected to health problems and turnover.

Student’s experience at work-study interface is ever unbalanced with students showing more resilience for the time demands of paid-work than students of university level. In addition, these results demonstrates that the current irregularity between students’ participation and contentment in the campus life and paid work could be adapted by programmes meant to clarify the interface between perceptions and practice and make sure that students’ experience of paid work enhances their learning.

The research question should highlight the theories and previous research surveys that explain the correlations to be investigated. Thus our research question will be: Does the conflict between paid work and study influence the students’ performance and satisfaction with university life?

In the first article, by Foley and Hang-Yue, it is suggested that perceived organisational support is inversely proportional to both family-to-work conflict and work-to-family conflict, and that work stressors are directly proportional to family-to-work conflicts and work-to-family conflict.

While according to Moreau and Leathwood observes that most of the students doing part-time jobs is because students are expected to cater for their school bills since the state is not responsible. Gayle & Lowe (2010) research suggested that more than half of the students were able to manage a study/work/life balance, although the other half had stressed due to conflicting priority.

The three articles show different impacts of work to study on different individuals. Whereas some students are compelled to engage in term-time work, some are looking for money for other needs and experience. It cannot be concluded that work completely negative impacts study time, since some students are able to balance both and perform well in school and work too.

In coming up with theoretical framework, some important elements are to be considered, these include: defining all the relevant variables; discussing the relationship between the variables; determining the relationship of the relations; and discussing why the relationships are hypothesised. The hypothesis is a testable statement that should be based on previous research design. In this case the hypothesis will be stated as:

Work and study conflicts impact on the student’s performance and satisfaction of university life.

The direction of the relationship between the work-study conflict and students’ performance and satisfaction takes a negative course.

Null hypothesis: Work and study conflicts do no influence the students’ performance and satisfaction of university life.

H 0 :μ 1 = μ 2

Where: H 0 = the null hypothesis

μ 1 = the mean of students’ population having work and study conflicts

μ 2 = the mean of students’ population dissatisfied with university life

The true null hypothesis is represented as: H 0 :μ 1 < μ 2

Alternative hypothesis: work and study conflicts do influence the students’ performance and satisfaction of university life.

H 1 :μ 1 = μ 2

Where: H 1 = the alternative hypothesis

μ 2 = the mean of students’ population satisfied with university life and perform well.

The true alternative hypothesis is H 1 :μ 1 > μ 2

The population consisted of university going undergraduate students from the university, who were engaged in term-time work. The data was collected from a sample of 500 respondents that was selected randomly from the population. These respondents were interviewed on voluntary basis in the university premises. The target place for the respondents was on social gatherings, libraries, the researcher also got permission from the school admistration to conduct the research during class hours, especially to part time students.

The respondents can also be reached at their various places of work, by communicating to the certain organisation’s Human Resource to be allowed to interview the respondents at their convenience. Also the internet users can provide useful information, through social networking sites like MySpace, the questionnaires were posted to various people and forwards to friends.

The research used simple random probability sampling. The reasons for using this method were: it was easier to apply and explain the results than other probability sampling techniques; and unlike non-probability techniques, it gives a reasonable generalisation of the population and unbiased estimates of the population. However, this method can be prone to sampling error as a result of the randomness of the picked sample can lead to a sample which is not reflective of the whole population in general.

The independent variables are those that potentially result to changes in the values of another variable, that is, DV. The value of the independent variable is independent of other variables, although the researcher can manipulate the values. Dependent variables are those variables that were anticipated to observe change.

The values of the dependent variables are dependent on other variables. Thus, by the definition, the values of the dependent variable is dependent on the independent variables, thus the researcher can manipulate the DV values by controlling the IV according to his or her expected results. However, the researcher cannot manipulate the DV values directly, but only through the IV.

Data was collected through both structured and also unstructured interviews. The interviewer administered questionnaires. “The formula to be used in measuring the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable will depend on the number of variables involved, measurement limits applied, and nature of the relations” (Vickers 2003).

The variables will be measured by evaluating the observed relation by comparing it to the “maximum expected relation” between the particular variables. The observed relations are evaluated by differentiating the values of the variables, and ascertain the extent of the overall observed differentiation is attributed to cases when that differentiation is found in both the variables under consideration.

Curtis, S. & Williams, J., 2002. The reluctant workforce: undergraduates’ part-time employment. Education and Training: New York.

Cotton, S. J., Dollard, M. F. & Jonge, J., 2002. Stress and student job design: Satisfaction, well-being and performance in university students. International Journal of Stress Management: Boston.

Watts, C. & Pickering A., 2000. Pay as you learn: student employment and academic progress. Education and Training : New York.

Vickers, N., Lamb, S. & Hinkley, J., 2003. Student workers in high school and beyond: the effects of part-time employment on participation in education, training and work. Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth Research Report: Melbourne.

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