Working Students In The Philippines
Working students balance their work and studies for reasons like supporting their families, paying their tuition, and gaining work experience. However balancing both responsibilities can be difficult and affect their overall well being and success. Support systems play an important role in helping working students overcome these challenges and achieve their academic and professional goals.
Working student challenges in balancing work and school.
The routine of a working college student is different from an average student as they must balance school and work. Our research found that managing work and studies are one of the most common challenges, often leading to poof time management, neglected academics, and limited free time. However, various methods and solutions can help working students better balance their responsibilities.
Mental and Physical health of working students.
Working students are subjected to the negative effects when they balance their work and studies. The pressure from both responsibilities causes stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation, and finally burnout. It's important that working students are able to recognize these health concerns before it's too late.
The Lack of structured support systems for working students.
According to Sidney Cobb's social support theory, support systems are crucial in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Though many students have limited access to support and must face these challenges alone. By proving accessible support systems, colleges can help working students by helping to manage the stress of balancing both their work and studies.
Why working students need support
A working students role in their college community has increased due to more students needing to work for financial support, independence, career development, or more income. Though managing work and studies can negatively affect their college experience, academic success, and well being. Despite their growing population, working students often lack the institutional support and resources required to address their challenges