Humans are ,,programmed" to value work over studies therefore students might skip homework and get worse results in school which causes even more stress and extra work for the student. In brief words, working while having a job is not for the weak. The thought of earning money while studying might sound wonderful and motivating, but it is more difficult than it seems. The positive experiences may overweigh the negative oens, depending on your job and how much one can do. It will definitely be a good idea to try having a job while studying, considering what it can do for a person.
or unsolicited, can be extremely distracting to their peers who are indeed looking to educate themselves. This is a loss for both ends as unmotivated students get even more frustrated and the ones focused are forced to learn in a disruptive environment. In conclusion, there are pros and cons to both obligatory and optional class attendance but all things considered, it seems that the merits of selective attendance overweigh the alternative as college-aged students should be able keep themselves on the right path on their own. As the exceptions remain, problematic students should consider their options and contemplate, whether university is the right place for them. Triin Tammaru 12.d