How Part-Time Jobs Can Help Cover Study Abroad Expenses
The Power of Part-Time Jobs: Earning While You Learn Abroad
Introduction:
- • Acknowledge that studying abroad can be expensive, but there are ways to offset costs, such as working part-time while studying.
- • Eligibility for Part-Time Work: Explain the legalities of working while studying abroad. Mention the number of hours international students can work in popular study-abroad destinations like the US (20 hours/week during school, 40 during breaks), UK, Canada, Australia, etc.
- • Income Potential: Provide insights into the average hourly wage international students can expect to earn in different countries. For example:
- o US: $10-15 per hour (depending on state)
- o UK: £8-12 per hour
- o Canada: CAD $12-18 per hour
- o Australia: AUD $18-25 per hour
- • Types of Jobs: Highlight common part-time job opportunities for students: campus jobs, retail, hospitality, tutoring, and internships. Show how these jobs can be flexible and work around their academic schedule.
- • Covering Expenses: Use examples and facts to show how students can cover a significant portion of their living costs through part-time work. For instance, a student working 20 hours a week earning $12/hour in the US could make $240 per week, which adds up to over $900 a month, helping to cover rent, food, and transport.
Conclusion:
• Encourage students to plan ahead and look into potential job opportunities before they leave. Remind them that part-time work is not only financially beneficial but also gives them valuable experience that will help in their future career.
