2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

24 More available time to work however means that you may have more success finding work within a small business or company. If you are having financial difficulties and the only alternative for you to be able to fix your financial status would be to work numerous hours you may need to speak to a Financial Aid Adviser who can give you the proper guidance on this matter. WORKING AND STUDYING The Pros • • • • • • • • The Cons • • • • • • Additional income. A means of meeting people. Work experience. Development of generic work skills. Job satisfaction. Increased self-confidence. Time away from the intensity of studies. Increased future employability. Limited time for private study. Fatigue, especially with shift work. Increased psychological stress. Loss of interaction time with other students. Shortened time on campus to consult with lecturers, tutors, advisors, etc. Difficulty managing work schedule and timetable. Remember: Some courses will have compulsory attendance requirements. Even if not compulsory, students are seriously disadvantaged if they miss lectures and tutorials. If possible, take time to get used to the schooling requirements first before starting to seek work. It takes additional time in the first semester to find your way around the system and for you to get an understanding of your expectations and your own particular study requirements. It is always good to spend as much time as possible on campus, particularly during first semester. A full time study load is seen as the equivalent of a full time job, irrespective of the number of hours. W hile I t ’ s D ifficult T o L ay D own G uidelines H ere A re S ome F actors T o B e C onsidered • • • • • Your familiarity with required studies. The newness or complexity of particular courses you’re taking. Health, level of fatigue, psychological stress. Other commitments you may have. The nature of work, can you handle it. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (YES) 555 Richmond St W., Suite 711 Toronto, ON M5V 3B1 Tel: 416-504-5516 Web: www.yes.on.ca