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On 8th of October 2017, the English for Report Writing lecturer (EWC661), Madam Khadijah
Tifla instructed Nor Aisyah, Rosmanurasitah, Nur Liyana, Nur Athirah and Nur Aqilah to
conduct a study and write report on the “How to successful handle job and studies at the same
time for part time student”. This report was submitted on 10th of December 2017.
ABSTRACT
The aims of the study were to determine on how part time student handle their job and studies
at the same time for part time student regardless of which college or any universities in
Malaysia. To study and work at the same time is becoming a thing these days. Many people
who are unhappy with their jobs, and who want to gain new skills, but studying part time while
work full time clearly requires a lot of effort. Putting so much of mental and physical energy
into this uneasy arrangement can quickly leave a feeling fatigued, stressed, or both. Yet
essentially, studying and working at the same time may not be such a bad idea. Or perhaps you
are working purely to pay the bills and survive the rising food prices.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We have taken efforts in this final report. However, it would not have been possible without
the kind support and help of many individuals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to
all of them which contribute efforts and times for us to done this final report.
We are highly indebted to our beloved lecturer Madam Khadijah Tifla for her guidance and
constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the report and
We would like to express our gratitude towards our parents and members of our families for
their kind cooperation and encouragement which help us in completing this final report.
Our thanks and appreciation also goes to the people who are directly and indirectly helped us
To study and work at the same time is becoming a thing these days. Many people
who are unhappy with their jobs, and who want to gain new skills, but studying
part time while work full time clearly requires a lot of effort. Putting so much of
your mental and physical energy into this uneasy arrangement can quickly leave
you feeling fatigued, stressed, or both. Either way, there are possibilities to
improve the work ethic, or if are looking to pursue a new field. In our current
society, it’s become a reality to work and study amidst our busy lifestyles. These
eand finding ways to earn our income. Yet essentially, studying and working at
the same time may not be such a bad idea. Or perhaps we are working purely to
Taking on a part-time study while having a full-time job is challenging work, but
the benefits are typically greater than everything. First, we get to keep our current
job. This way can avoid the stress of having to find new employment in the future.
At the same time, a good result is a powerful addition to our CV and may result in
gained from this study and the demands of combining study and work will play a
vital role in our personal and professional development. We will likely improve
our time management skills, learn to set goals, keep a positive attitude and work
harder. No need to worries about tuition fees. An excellent job is a fantastic way
to avoid debt and focus on long-term plans. With the right salary, we are able to
pay the tuition fees and even save some extra cash. Gain invaluable work
experience. The extra years of employment may open the way to better job
opportunities.
Upon a time, we gonna realize it’s had to find time to do the work. Many part-
time students face the challenge of balancing study time with daily
responsibilities. The maybe challenge we will face is less time for our self and
family. Studying while working full-time might mean facing a few very
demanding years, that could prove difficult for both self and our loved ones. Most
likely, we will have to put many of our hobbies on hold for a while. Doing the
part-time study is more stress, less energy. This is especially true during exam
periods or when asked to meet important deadlines. Students with jobs that require
fatigue. The great amount of work may also affect the grades. Less time for school
activities, study groups or projects. A great part of university life is about creating
new contacts and building a future professional network. Current job may
interfere with our social life and require alternative means of communication,
usually through online services. The other challenge we might face is expect the
take other responsibility and it automatically added level of stress. And while this
is common for part-time students, there's the challenge of dealing with that kind of
work. Way to handle stress while part-time study is managed time and plan proper
our coursework time table. at least we know what we should do first. if we not set
all this thing properly our work and coursework will clash. that time we will feel
down, give up and everything. this because each coursework has its own set of
demands. The syllabus alone requires hours of reading assignments and projects
that need to be done outside of class. that why the vital thing is plan proper our
time management between work and study. Having a full-time job in any industry
can have its challenges and expectations. If you add education to an already busy
reason so staying motivated to study because the first reason why we do the
and-a-half things you need to do, try to break down your to-do list into a
The reasonable tips to balance working and study at the same time first is remind
our self of those dates. Whether we’ve added them to a diary, a Google calendar
or on a wall planner, make sure the dates are written down in a place where it will
see them regularly. That way no deadlines will reap up on us. Think about
studying will work best for us because Our brains all work in different ways. For
some people, they find they are most productive after work whereas others may
find it difficult to engage with a fresh piece of work having done a 9 to 5 day.
Instead, try studying in the mornings before going to work or on lunch break. Or
break up study over shorter periods during the week. Keep Self-motivated Why
are we studying for the qualification? Continually take time out to remember what
we hope to gain from the qualification. Motivation will keep us working hard and
help to take the time to sit down and study. Stay balanced Keep calm, focused and
look after our self. To help us study at an optimum rate it’s important to take the
time to look after own self as well. Eat healthily, drink lots of water and take
regular exercise. Also remember to take time out with friends and enjoy
socializing. It’s important to take a breather now and then so we can feel on the
ball when we do get back in to studying. It’s all about finding a balance that works
for us.
Studying for an additional qualification can give us the next much-needed step on
our career path. We will bring new skills to the workplace, be open to new
opportunities and develop our interests. For many people, the idea of going back
full-time job and your studies at the same time requires a good level of planning
and prioritization. While some students would choose not to work while furthering
their education, there is a massive group of students who are balancing a job while
studying for an upgrade their certificate. There are several reasons for this but,
At the same time, the professional qualifications that we can acquire over time
will give us a good head start in developing our career and able improves the soft
skills that are relevant to most professions and sectors which is ability to work
both of student and professional life can be tough and put a lot of strain on our
personal life. Then again, we can turn this strain into motivation and get great
results.
Employees who opted to upgrade themselves by continuing their education will
have to sacrifice and divide their time accordingly in which they will have to learn
while working. They could be working in day time and learning at night time or
working on weekdays and learning during the weekends. It is believed that these
While many grad students and workers routinely feel tired and stressed by their
work, as a full-time worker and part-time student we will likely encounter stress
and fatigue levels well beyond those of most of your colleagues. Therefore, this
how to successfully handle job and studies at the same time for part time
student.
At the same time, this research will identify the factors to help to balancing
the two activities and bring solutions for employee to face the challenges.
Therefore, the impact and ways to manage their studying part-time while
The purpose of this study was to identify students on how to successful handle job and
studies at the same time for part time student based on other universities besides UiTM.
(b) To determine the challenges that shall faces by part time students between work
and study
(c) To find out on how part time students cope with their stress level in daily life
(d) To improve the balancing work and study while working full time
(e) To analyze how motivate employees and employers to further study as part time
students
The findings of the study will provides the benefits of doing part time study as for
enhance their career. Firstly, they will get valuable information about students on how
they manage their time between study and work life at the same time for their family.
The findings will also provide how their faces stress level by doing part time study
while working full time. Besides, the information also gives what that leads them to
further student while working. Therefore, part time student could act accordingly once
Adult learning is influenced by their self-control over their own learning goals, their
vast learning resources gained from life experiences and social roles, their own learning
strategies, and their evaluation of their own performance. Students may facing new
challenges to perform in their academic results due to having a roles of conflict between
academics and other responsibilities such as family, work and social life (Chao,
DeRecco, & Flynn, 2007; Fairchild 2013). Based on the surveys in many universities,
students have unique characteristics could influence their academic learning differently.
The most impacted the finding surveys are married student rarely does not have any
children yet because of the limitation of time and distinctive characteristics that led to
significantly different life’s experiences. Some studies associated adult characteristics
with poor time management, limited study skills, lack of financial resources, problems
related to work and family commitments that contributed to their failure to complete
studies or low academic achievement (Abdol Latif & Fadzil, 2007; Fairchild, 2003;
This survey only involved fifty respondents consisting of part time student from IPTA
and IPTS around west Malaysia. These respondents were different type of course that
taking a part time study from other universities besides UITM. The duration of this
study was one week, starting from 4th November 207 to 11th November 2017 which had
limited the scope of study in terms of time management to meet the respondents at
different type of places. This study may be limited by the questionnaire as a data
collection instrument because questionnaires basically only for people who are working
and also taking a part time study, as for other areas that not involve may not have been
included in the questionnaire. Besides, the respondents has divided equally for this
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the findings from our questionnaire, we found that further study in part time
has many challenges in time management, money management and distance between
work place to home, also from college to home. Many of students taking part time study
between range 22 until late 30 to further study. This is because most of them wanted to
gain as much knowledge as they can, also to get job promotion in their company.
In addition, they are not found hard to graduate on time since they are planned their
study time based on their preferences. Every student has their different unique
while working.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Chao, E.L., DeRocco, E. S., & Flynn, M. K. (2007, March). Adult learners in higher
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APPENDIX 1 - SAMPLE OF QUESTIONNAIRE
Name :
c) 31km – 50km
d) 50km and above
12. Average time you have been spending to complete one assignment.
a) Less than 2 hour per week
b) Between 3-5 hour per week
c) Between 6-10 hour per week
d) More than 10 hour per week
16. How you handle your job and study at same time?
a) By spend a few an hour every day after office hour
b) By spend a few an hour every day during office hour
c) By spend a few an hour during weekend
d) Other (specify)……………………..
17. What is the main reason for you to further study even though you already have
a career?
a) To enhance the knowledge
b) For job promotion
c) For useful certificate on future
d) Others (specify)…………………………..
18. Most of the part time students always make a last minute revision during exam
because their think is easier to catch up and remember.
a) Strongly agree
b) Agree
c) Natural
d) Disagree
20. Study while working makes your daily routine time more effective and
efficient.
e) Strongly agree
f) Agree
g) Natural
h) Disagree