Working and stydying at University at the same time abstract

Research Question 4: What are suggestions and recommendations for students who are working while studying?
The last research question intended to ask the participants their suggestions and recommendations for students who have similar condition. Among the suggestions are the students who decide to work while studying must be first of all committed and disciplined. They need to manage their time wisely because it is the most essential element in balancing the work and study at university. As the participants agreed, it is not an easy task, but it is doable and manageable as long as the person is responsible in what he or she is doing. Two interview questions show the suggestions and recommendations.
When the participants were asked about their suggestions for students who are working while studying, they mentioned:
“The first thing to make clear is time management. Sometimes a person has objective A but when he divides his time it does not focus on A because the portion must be clear between working and studying. The second thing is a good reflection on ourselves because studying is not only to get the result or certificate, or we pass and get grade A and B. The most important thing is what we get from the study. Reflection is very important to know the source of the problem from within ourselves.”
“My suggestion is that we must focus more on our studying and it is our main objective in seeking the knowledge; whereas working is just as an addition for experience and knowing the working world.”
The participants were also asked about their recommendations to improve student’s performance while working. They held this in view:
“Treat the time for studying like as the time for working. If you want to be successful in both working and studying, you must balance the time for both.”
“My suggestion for the students who work while studying is to appreciate your work and be professional. Consider that working is a process of learning in achieving a good life in the future. Do not forget that our main objective is first of all studying and it becomes our main basis.”
Thematic Analysis of Research Question 4

Key Themes	Committed
	Discipline
	Time management