Definition of Study and Work

The study-work binomial is subject to different circumstances, among which we can highlight three: 1) in the university stage some students have an activity labor complementary, 2) in adulthood there are people who work regularly but need training permanently and do not stop studying and 3) in the so-called third age there are people who have no obligations work decide learn new things and choose to study.

Work and study during the university training period

This formula is widespread throughout the world, since university studies are expensive and not all parents can afford them normally. In this way, some university students who have resources limited ones make their studies compatible with some secondary work activity. It is common for students to earn extra money with private lessons, doing surveys, working during the holidays or on weekends in a school. establishment of fast food. This option has an advantage and a disadvantage: it allows the student to maintain a series of expenses, but at the same time the time invested in work has a negative impact on studies.

Work and study during the work stage of adult life

Certain professions require ongoing training. A doctor, a lawyer or an architect has to renew his knowledge throughout his raceprofessional. To do this, you need to study in a double sense: personally to face the challenges of your profession and in a official (for example, attending specialized congresses) to update knowledge and acquire new skills. It must be borne in mind that a professional who is not up to date ceases to be competitive in his work environment.

The pleasure of studying when you don't have to work

Knowledge and culture in general can be a source of personal satisfaction. The motivation studying does not have to be related to work or financial needs. In fact, studying one subject is somewhat challenging in several senses: as a personal challenge, as a way to satisfy an innate curiosity or as a way to be intellectually active.

Currently there are many universities that have programs aimed at the elderly. These students have a special merit, because their approach it is not utilitarian but is based on knowledge for the pleasure of knowing.

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