Which Type Of Work-Study Experience Is More Beneficial?: Perceptions Of Taiwanese College Students

Abstract

The rapidly increase of tuition and the reduced financial support from government and families have forced many more students to take part-time jobs, however, different jobs might bear different benefits. The main purpose of this study were to identify the major benefits of part-time jobs or work-study experiences performed by college students, and to calculate the relative weight of each benefits perceived by students, and finally, to determine the most appropriate type of job for college students. A self-developed questionnaire is administered to 250 students from three universities. The results of this study not only help students to select the most appropriate types of job for a given purpose, but also provide school administrators with a guide to develop their student part-time job policies.