Students’ struggle in Lebanon to find students friendly jobs while studying

The Daily Star newspaper published a report about 19 year old Soha Awada who works as a waitress to afford her rental and living expenses while studying at the Lebanese Univrersity in Hadath. The report highlighted the difficult situation of students working in the restaurant business who face a tough struggle, as their work involves being on their feet for long periods of time, and leaving them with little time to study or do any other tasks. Awada noted that pay for student jobs in Lebanon is painfully low and do not match the high cost of living.  Also, these jobs are not student friendly since they require extended periods of time and students like Awada often fail. Awada also noted that even though she filled a form with her university to let the administration know she was a working student, a professor recently told her, “You can’t work. You’re not allowed.” Awada concluded by saying that education was the most important thing to her but right now, she cannot see the bright side.
Source: The Daily Star 30 October 2014