Expert: Annette Revel Sheely, M.A. - 7/19/2001

Question
This is a difficult question, you may have no resources to answer it but I'll give it a shot;
Do you know if kids with scholarships tend to miss more school than kids who are working to put themselves through college? Some (not many) claim having a scholarship makes you less committed. What is your take on the issue? Do you know of anyone who can help?
Thanks so much for your time,
Danielle

Answer
hi Danielle,
      Interesting question!  : )  To be honest, I don't think there's one answer that's always true for this question.  It totally depends on the people involed.  I've seen all sides of this.  I've seen scholarship students who slacked off because they could get away with it.  I've seen scholarship students who felt so responsible for making good use of their time in school that they even went overboard and put in way more time than they needed to, to get As.  
      I've seen hard working students putting themselves through college and working and taking care of a family and doing well with all of their obligations.  I've also seen many students who were working a part time (or full time) job, besides being in school, and because of being so stressed, they were sick often or tired from doing so much, that they weren't able to put in their best effort.  It all depends on the person and their inner resources and how they manage the events in their life.  Good luck with your own choices : )