Why do many college students hold a job when they are attending school? Well, there are many reasons actually. The main reason students take part time jobs is the money. Many students would not be able to attend school if they did not work. There is no other source of income other than their job, so they would have no way of paying for school. Students are also able to save money until William Barclay is standing by a conveyor belt taking packages and placing them inside a truck in the UPS facility where he works. Barclay is a part time employee who also attends County College of Morris in Randolph, N.J. He says that without his part time job he would not be able to attend college because he could not afford it (Sherrid 1). Many collage students say that working while going to school is a necessity because it allows them to pay for school, which otherwise they could not attend. These students also say that working has not had a negative affect on their academic performance. . However, others say that working has only made them spend less time on their studies therefore, causing lower grades. Why do college students make the decision to work and attend school? What are the advantaged and disadvantages of working and going to school? Does working and attending school help or hinder the student's academic performance?.
after graduation when they can get a job in their field of major. Ford states that many students said they also work because they like the job and it is a way of meeting new people and increasing their social life. .
What are the benefits and drawbacks of working and attending school? First, the benefits. Working has several benefits, it creates a strong work ethic, it allows the students to look into other career options, and it helps them learn manage their time and also increases communication and people skills. "A part-time job looks good on a resume," says Rowh (1).