Consider a CO-OP option if it's offered for your program - not only will it make you more comfortable with the subject manner that you're learning, but it's also a great way to pay off student loans if you continue for the 4-5 year program. Heck, you might even get a life-long career out of it if you work hard enough. While I was touring Waterloo, the tour guide mentioned her roommate was offered a job at Google because of the work terms he put in with them, how awesome is that?

My parents think working while in school will help me to pay of any loans that I need to. But I worry that it will take away from the time that I put into my studies, so for those who are working, does it affect your school work??

I've got 3 jobs and I go to school everyday my jobs are working in a grocery store
Selling..things...
and doing data entry for companys all across the world ..

and then I go to school ! and sometimes i will work from school.

you just have to find the job that works for you. and make sure you make that clear at the beginning because it could be complicated. like, if you want regular hours, try to find that job, don't settle. it gets to be stressful.

its definitely possible to do well in school even with a part time job ... just make sure you have amazing time management and know your priorities.

I had a job as a seasonal but it was so hard because neither me or my mom drives so i was dependnt on the bus, which is anther pain cuz it may not run as late as u need it. Plus, if u get a job outsode of school they dont care if u have school stuff, maybe exams but nothing else. so i ended up leaving because i found it annoying that they wouldnt accomadate to what times i could actually work. So really it's alwayz best to find work on campus or get somewhere close to school or where ever u live because thats wen it can effect schooling.

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Working and studying is probably the best. That way you can continue your education and get some work experience at the same time. You can learn a few things and pay for your classes, and who knows... you might meet some people.

I, myself, have a part-time job while attending school. But my manager gave me a good shift, where I am able to make money, finish my homework during the weekend or go out with my friends. My shifts starts at 6am to 11am, and I work Saturdays and Sundays and I make $9.35 an hour. Although I can relate that sometimes it does get in the way of my studies, I try my best not to let it get to me and so far I am doing well. My parents are paying for my education, but I decided that I should experience an adult work environment and gain experience for the future when I apply for jobs that will help me reach my career goals. On the other hand, I am also working so I don't always have to ask my mom for the money and to see that she's not spending any of it on herself, which I feel so guilty for. Therefore, now since I am making my own pocket money, and relying on my own hands to try to get as much as I can with scholarships and at work to pay my post-secondary finances so that my mom can have the joy of spending her hard earned money.

I really don't see how its realistic when some people's parents pay their entire way through school, how are they going to get by once they move into the working world?? Also I really wonder what these people put on their resumes when they apply for their first jobs after college or university haha
Not saying that it makes them any less qualified and its not their fault that there more priveledged than most, its just going to be quite the culture shock once things start to change !

I go to Douglas Full-Time on the West Coast, 3rd year Kinesiology, and have worked my entire college career. Best thing I can suggest is working in restuarants as a server, somewhere with tips. I bartend and serve, and my tips keep my expenses down and the hours aren't THAT harsh, if you find the right restaurant you can do 4-5 hour shifts and be off by 10-11, still time for hw. Working about 16 hrs a week over 4 days I can average $300+ in tips plus wage a week, about $1600 a month. Just don't get sucked too hard into the restaurant bar scene like I have been or you can kiss your tips goodbye!!