Working Students: Its Effect on Academic Performance of Education Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines

Abstract

This study explores the effects of being working students on the academic performance of Education students in Bestlink College of the Philippines, especially different factors that upset their academic performance in school. The descriptive method was used in this research to describe different reasons why students work while studying. This study will give students consciousness about how they are going to deal with these factors as they find it a burden. Working students’ work schedule usually do not fit their school schedule; hence, they have difficulty regarding their schedule. Thus, in addition to time, other factors, such as distance, financial aspect, physical aspect, and psychological environment, also affect the students’ performance.