Maeline Krawczyk’s parents have been clear with her: they cannot pay for her higher education. So, in first, the high school student in Thionville decides to work every evening of the week and on weekends to be able to finance her further studies.
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Maeline Krawczyk knows where she is going and gives herself the means to fulfill her ambitions. And this, even if it must come close to burn-out. “My parents cannot pay for all my studies. So I decided to start working in high school after school. I absolutely want to have a diploma to reach the positions I want in the future. I would like, for example, to open my communication and marketing agency,” confides the Thionvilloise.
Studies: a salty addition
But between the costs of vehicle, housing, daily life and the price of his training in commercial techniques in Nancy, the bill turns out to be salty. “When I graduated in July, I was reluctant to work for a year to save more money. I wanted to be sure that I was financially secure so that I could concentrate on my studies as best I could. »
The former student at Rosa Parks high school in Thionville fought tooth and nail to find an alternation. “I like the autonomy, freedom and professionalism that discovering the business world allows through work-study programs. It has, in addition, two advantages: it is the company that finances the school and it allows you to have a salary. »
At school during the day, at the pizzeria at night
She will also live this year on the savings she made by working for a year and a half, from the first to the final year, at the pizzeria Pizz à pizz in Rettel. “I worked from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. After three months of contract, I also worked on Saturdays. »
How do you keep up with this busy schedule? “I loved what I did, both at school where I was in sales, and at the pizzeria where I was a switchboard operator. But I had to organize myself. I didn’t have time to play sports, for example. »
The young woman did her homework during office hours or during theoretical lessons. “I didn’t have time to revise for the tests, so I was attentive in class to try to remember as many things as possible. »
Work 52 hours a week and obtain his baccalaureate with honors
Her pace of life first scared her high school teachers. “They were worried that I would drop out of school, that my grades would drop… In the end, their worries were unfounded. I got my baccalaureate with a 17.27 overall average, with very good honors and English European section”, proudly exclaims Maeline Krawczyk.
His greatest pride is to have gone from a professional baccalaureate to a course that will lead him to a master’s degree in marketing. “I never gave up, I was stubborn, tenacious and I got what I wanted. I know that nothing is free, so I did everything to make my dream come true. »
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