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3) Earn Income And Avoid Debts

Travelling and buying what you want with your hard-earned money surely hits different.  

Working while studying abroad gives you the opportunity to earn sufficient money to fund your daily necessities, travel plans, and lifestyle. Imagine the excitement of earning and saving enough money to cross out things from your bucket list! 

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The money you earn also pays off your student debt. If you’re diligent enough, you might even be debt-free by the time you graduate. All the money that you earn from then on will fully be yours! 

4) Learn Time Management Skills 

Have you heard of time wastage? 

It is a common phenomenon in college, where there are plenty of distractions that keep students from focusing on their tasks. Here’s an example: You spend most of your time chatting away with your friends while the supposed purpose of the meet-up was to complete your group assignment. That is wasting your precious time! 

Time management is an essential skill, especially in the workplace. What’s better than to learn it in your youth, where you learn to juggle between college activities and your part-time job? Working while studying gives you a clearer view of your priorities. Hence, you eventually adjust to the real world once you begin your career after graduation. 
 

5) Mature With Real-life Situations

Working while studying abroad helps you to mature as a professional and as an individual. Unfortunately, many college graduates feel overwhelmed by the challenges in the real world due to lack of exposure. In fact, 4 out of 10 American college students feel unprepared for their careers. Real-life experience from your job provides the best lessons as you learn to adapt to the situation around you. 

Here’s an example from my personal experience: I offered to help a mute and deaf customer at a retail outlet I was working in. After 30 minutes of Q&A on paper, she finally left with two pairs of jeans, with a smile on her face. I was humbled by the experience and learned that we shouldn’t discriminate our customers. 

The experience that you will gain while working as a college student will boost your confidence and maturity. Your future employer will also find it easier to entrust bigger responsibilities to you. 

6) Create Global Connections 

You are bound to gain a global network while working in an international environment. You can use this to your advantage when you’re looking for a job, because some companies prefer hiring candidates with an international social network. 

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Working while studying abroad also helps you to gain knowledge about local culture that is beyond what you will learn in college. Besides, you can overcome the language barrier as you mingle with your colleagues. That’s a new addition in your resume that will impress your employer! 

Top Countries That Offer The Opportunity 

Each country has its own rules when it comes to granting international students a working while studying permit. However, you will also find certain countries that are quite lenient with it. Here are some countries that will make it easier for you to earn some cash while you study: 

• United Kingdom 
• Canada 
• France 
• Sweden 
• Australia 
• New Zealand 
• Switzerland 

Here are common jobs that international students can pursue: 

• Waiting Tables 

You’re bound to meet a few Karens every now and then, but nothing beats the experience and social network you gain while waiting tables at local restaurants. This is also an opportunity for you to brush up your communication and language skills. 

• Tutoring 

If you’re an English speaker studying in a non-English speaking country, you can offer tutoring services to the local community. The best way to look for a tutoring job is through your local friends and lecturers. They’ll be happy to help! 

• Internships 

The fastest way to score an internship is through your professors. They will usually connect you with people from the industry who can offer you a position in their company. 

Are you excited to start a double adventure? Eduloco can help you pursue that dream. As a study abroad agency, we have multiple partnerships with international universities that offer the best of higher education. 

BONUS: We can assist you with your university and Visa application too!  

Contact us at +60 11-2069 9087 or schedule a FREE Virtual Consultation with us today.