Kiona Alley- “A job distracts me from school. I find it hard to balance school and work at the same time.”

Makeda Jackson, 20, biology – “I think it’s better to be A part time student with a part time job. Depending on your circumstance, if you don’t qualify for financial aid and you’re independent, nobody’s helping you.”

Stephanie Hembree, 21, childhood development – “I’m a full time student with a part time job. Time management is the key. I’m able to manage. When classes get harder, it’s more stress, so I find me-time on the weekend.”

Rick Torres, 23, welding – “It depends on the situation. Some of us need gas money to get here. If we get hungry, we need to eat too, so sometimes it’s good to be a part time student with a part time job.”

Victor Bocanegra, 19, teaching – “I’m a full time student. It depends on if you’re living with your parents. I’m just trying to get it (school) done as quick as possible.”

Zaid Khalil, 19, business management – “I’m full time and full time. I’m only doing eight-week classes. I’m trying to knock out all my GE (general education) classes as soon as possible. The 8-week classes let me finish quicker and have more time for work.”

Anthony Watson, 28, film/video – “It all depends on if you have a family or not and on your living situation. I’m a part time student with a part time job, and I have a child. You have to balance family, school and work. You have to make sacrifices and figure something out.”

Editor’s note, Aug. 10: The original headline of this story incorrectly identified it as “Campus Insight.” Its correct name is “Campus Viewpoints.” The headline has been changed to reflect this.