As I've been working on this blog since April, I've actually learned a lot about college students and school. There is lots of information, and studies that have been conducted about how working in school effects college students. Through time management, networking, and time management, we learn to balance our time to do the best that we can at everything.
After doing this research for my blog, I have come to terms with the fact that although I really enjoy my job, I would love the opportunity to explore other paths in college. Working is a necessity for me, and although I would not be able to quit at this time, I am planning to look into other options, such as scholarships and different forms of financial aid. Looking at both sides of this argument objectively, there are countless benefits to working while in college, like finally learning how to manage my time in a way that would allow me to prosper in both areas of my life.
Though I will continue to work, being able to explore this city we live in would also be an amazing way to pass the time. I would love to be involved in college activities and just enjoy having free time to explore other hobbies. Work is something that I have always enjoyed, not just because of the paycheck I receive every two weeks, but also because I really do enjoy my job. On the other hand, I have recently found other hobbies such as reading, and just having free time to go out with friends. Having more time would allow me to pursue other hobbies such as getting involved in internships and volunteering in programs more geared towards my Criminal Justice major.
I would like to continue working on this blog, as I feel partly as if it is a journal for me that has given me a chance to answer a lot of the questions that I have always had about choosing to work while in school. Researching for this blog has given me a lot of insight about reasons that college students work, such as financial aid not being offered to them, or wanting to have spending money throughout the semester.
One thing that has stood out to me so far, is that about fifteen years ago, it was reasonable to assume a college student could work part time, even just during summer, and pay to put themselves through college. With the cost of tuition constantly rising, and classes becoming more and more impacted at universities, that's become less of a reality for students of our generation. In the future I would like to look into the different options students have to earn different scholarships to help offset the cost of college, and to allow them to take advantage of new opportunities offered at school.
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