Working and stydying at University at the same time abstract

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter has been formulated to answer the research question keeping the literature review and research findings from the interviews in consideration. The findings and discussion will be organized according to the research questions and interview questions. This way, it will be easier to see the patterns and direct responses from the informants.
Research Question 1: What are students’ perceptions of working while studying? This research questions tried to explore the perceptions of students on working while studying. Based on the participants’ responses, it is confirmed that financial support, self-development and internal motivation to integrate theory and practice are among the driving forces of working while studying at university. From the responses, it can be inferred that the participant seemed to fully understand the motivation and reasons behind working while studying. Five interview
questions below show various responses of the informants:
When asked about what motivate them to continue studying while working, they uttered:
“I feel that I am in need to improve my quality of life. So, I decided to further my study even though I have to work as well.”
“For me it is just to get the experience and additional financial support.”
The participants held this in view when asked about their perception in working while studying for students:
“Theoretically, it is very good actually. But to integrate and do both at the same time, it is very difficult indeed.”
“I believe that education is important, but we also need money for studying.
So, seeking money is also important.”
When asked about any friends who are studying while working, the participants answered:
“Yes, I have many friends who work while studying. It sometimes makes them have to be absent from the class and often the communication is done through email.”
“Yes, some of them work at formal sector and informal sector.”
The participants were also asked about the differences between student who are studying while working and working while studying. They believed:
“I would say that students who work while studying, they still focus on their study, working just to support their study. However, students who study while working, their main focus is to work not to study, so the result is of course different.”
When asked about the reasons why they work while studying, they said: “Personally, I want to increase my skill. When my skill is stronger, I will be
able to give it to my students in terms of knowledge and needs.”
“I want to become independent. I don’t want to be a burden to my parents, so I can pay my own expenses and tuition fees. Besides, I can get experiences and it is good to do my hobbies.”
Thematic Analysis of Research Question 1

Key Themes	financial support
	self-development
	internal motivation to integrate theory and practice