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Work-Life Balance & access to education

Below are the best resources we could find on Work-Life Balance and access to education.

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The Pros and Cons of Working While in College

Working a part-time job in college can jump-start students' careers, so long as they find a balance with schoolwork.

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How to Graduate College with a Job You Love & Less Debt: Jullien Gordon at TEDxMidwest

The former, linear model of success is obsolete. Students are not getting the return on education investments that they did just 1 decade ago. Jullien Gordon helps this new generation realize their full potential by identifying four types of capital that blend work in harmony.

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Working College Students

The vast majority of college students today work, but their motivations and experiences vary widely based on demographics.

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Making the Transition from the World of School into the World of Work

During my travels to many autism conferences I have observed many sad cases of people with autism who have successfully completed high school or college but have been unable to make the transition into the world of work.

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Opinion: Why Working While in College Can Be a Bad Investment for Students

We need to find better ways to support students while they study—here are a few.

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This College Student Had to Choose: Go to Class, or Go to Work So She Can Afford to Eat

"My College Dream″ is a series of first-person essays by college students about their college and career aspirations, the serious money struggles they faced along the way and the real-world consequences that resulted from their circumstances — and their decisions.

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A View from the Bench: The Story of an Ordinary Player on a Big-Time Football Team

Recruited for his combination of size and speed, George Mills had the potential to become an outstanding college football player—but it never happened. A View from the Bench reveals the reality behind the glamour of college football and the tough experiences in the life of a benchwarmer.

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Working While in College Might Hurt Students More than It Helps

Working in college may be a necessity, especially for low-income students, but it creates additional challenges.

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