Working while studying: How I juggle university and a job

As soon as I moved out of my parent’s home, I strove to be independent. Not just by living on my own, or following my own interests and ambitions, but also by being financially independent. But I am totally aware that I cannot pay for everything myself while studying.

Accommodation, grocery shopping, socialising and hobbies - these things are too expensive to be paid for only by working a few hours a week. But it helped me right from the beginning to handle money more responsibly and value what I purchase more consciously.