Student at part-time job in school.
Asian American first-generation college students often work part-time to cover the financial gap not covered by grants and family contribution.
Advantages of working and studying:
- Gaining valuable work experience
- Networking with professionals
- Developing skills in time management, communication, problem solving, etc.
Possible disadvantages of work-study:
- Less time to study, socialize, relax, and participate in on-campus clubs results in less options of a healthy outlet. Stress may build up due to lower grades, fewer friends, and less campus involvement.
- Fewer units taken per quarter may cause extended time in school to obtain a degree. More time in school accumulates more tuition and living expenses, ironically defeating the purpose of working part-time. Many AAPIFGCSs cannot afford this and end up dropping out.
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References:
Darolia, R. (2014). Working (and studying) day and night: Heterogeneous effects of working on the academic performance of full-time and part-time students. Economics Of Education Review, 3838-50. doi:10.1016/j.econedurev.2013.10.004
Nonis, S.A., & Hudson, G.I. (2006). Academic Performance of College Students: Influence of Time Spent Studying and Working. Journal Of Education For Business, 81(3), 151-159.
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