I am a swiss mathematician and I care about student personal finance. I have written hundreds of articles on the subject and I have discovered that students struggle to earn money on the side. To solve this problem, I have founded Salarship.com, a website where students can find jobs to make money on the side.
Nathan Brunner I am always worried when I see a student juggling a full course load, an internship, extracurriculars, and personal life. It reminds me of what I experienced in my junior year of college: burnout. I was exhausted, unmotivated, stressed… I just felt tired all the time. So here’s my advice for working students: don’t fall into …
Did you know that nearly 30% of high school students hold a job for at least a part of the school year? Working at such a young age involves important risks, as well as some benefits. While after-school jobs provide work experience, they might also hurt academic performance. So, should teenagers hold part-time jobs? The …
If you need a copy of your original high school diploma to further your studies, apply for a job, or put it on display, you’re not alone. Almost 30 million diplomas were handed out in the last ten years. That’s a lot of paper floating around that can be destroyed, lost, stolen, or misplaced. But …
I understand how difficult it is to get on your feet, pick up that science book, and start studying. It is hard. Sometimes, all you need is a little nudge to get you started. This is why I have selected quotes that will remind you why you’re studying in the first place. I am confident …
For most people, college can be one of the craziest times of their life. Marijuana and many other recreational drugs are just on the campus lurking. Paired with the influence of a friend, getting high isn’t that uncommon — especially now that many states are legalizing it. However, is it your ticket to good grades …
You’re probably a broke student, wondering, “Is it worth it to work part-time?“ I understand where you’re coming from; taking on a part-time job while pursuing a degree seems like a total drag! However, part-time jobs have multiple benefits for students. You don’t believe me, do you? Here are 16 reasons why you should hold a …
Contrary to what teachers think, part-time jobs of less than 15 hours a week have no effect on grades! That’s the conclusion I came down to after an in-depth analysis of the scientific literature. However, it does not mean that there are no downsides to holding a job while studying. In fact, the data also …
A college semester is typically 15 weeks or 75 days long. Please take note that we are talking about the spring and fall semesters in the U.S. There are a lot of factors that can make your semester longer or shorter. Moreover, depending on your school and program, they may require you to take summer …