More than half of students skip lectures in college to earn money

More than two-thirds struggle financially at college and three-quarters get jobs to cope with costs.

More than half of students skip lectures in college to earn money
Mon, 19 Aug, 2019 - 08:00
Evelyn Ring

More than half of students skip lectures to earn money, and the number has increased by a third since 2017, it has emerged.

More than two-thirds struggle financially at college and three-quarters get jobs to cope with costs.

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