It’s not just tuition fees that make education expensive – rising living costs and a lack of financial support mean many students struggle to make ends meet while studying at university.
There are signs that more and more students are taking paid work to get by. Eight out of 10 students now work while learning, and it’s far from unusual to find postgraduates combining study with a full time job. That’s before you get into the tricky matter of finding time for work experience placements or internships, to prepare for life after graduation.
But how can you juggle work commitments with course deadlines? How easy is it to find a job that complements your studies? And what’s the best – or worst – student job you’ve ever had?
Share your experiences
We want to hear from current undergraduate, master’s and PhD students about your experiences of the world of work.
How do you manage your time – and your budget? Have you had a particularly supportive (or horrendous) boss? Have you fallen foul of casual or zero hours contracts? Or did you get lucky and find that part-time work landed you a dream career somewhere you didn’t expect?
Let us know by filling in the form below.
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