中国现代大学生不再像以前那样满足于生活在“象牙塔”（Ivory Tower），而是希望走出校园，接触社会。
Today's Chinese college students are no longer satisfied with staying within the "Ivory Tower". Instead, they hope to step outside the campus and get out into the world.
一个普遍现象（phenomenon）就是许多大学生开始选择兼职。
It is a universal phenomenon that many college students begin to take a part-time job.
一是他们可以获得一定经济收入，减轻父母的经济负担；二是可以锻炼能力，为今后的就业做准备。
First, they can have some income to relieve their parents of the financial burden; second, they can develop their skills and make preparations for their future career.
但是，有些学生由于投入过多的精力和时间打工而使学习成绩受到影响。
However, some students spend so much energy and time on part-time jobs that their academic performance is undermined.
因此，大学生们要分清利弊，平衡工作和学习，这是极其重要的。
Therefore, it is very important for college students to consider the advantages and disadvantages of having a part-time job and strike a balance between work and study.
