For Some students, working while attending college can be overwhelming and daunting. On the contrary, working during college has strengthened me in ways I could never imagine and I have learned lessons that I would have missed out on otherwise.
1. Time Management: While being a full-time student is diffuclt, managing your time is essential in ensuring everything you have to do gets completed. Working while in school has helped ensure I am ready for my career post grad and anything it throws at me.
2. Responsibility: While working, not only am I responsible for my education I am also responsible to my co-workers because of the
3. Organization: People consistently ask how I manage my academic schedule with my work schedule and it always comes down to one thing: organization. I never leave my house without my planner and update it daily to ensure I am on top of all of my responsibilities.
4. Financial Freedom: While college is expensive, working has given me the freedom to have fun in my off hours and treat my friends and family especially during the Christmas season.