u/Lost_Aardvark_9144

Hey everyone, I’m an incoming student at the Abu Dhabi campus and I’m trying to figure out a budget.

What is the typical hourly pay for student assistantships right now, and is it actually realistic to get the full 20 hours a week? I'm curious if students can realistically earn enough to cover a significant part of their personal expenses and tuition gap, or if the job market on campus is too competitive. Also, for anyone who works a lot, how manageable is the balance with a heavy course load? Any info on the best-paying roles or side gigs like tutoring would be great. Thanks!