by Justin
Having a Job While in College
8:50 pm in College Experience by Justin
Life, class, family, friends… job? I know, I’m there! I’m a second year sophomore and I having been working in some capacity since the beginning. Let me see if I can help you out.
When I was a freshmen, I had a work study job. It was a very easy job: I kept a printer full of paper in a computer lab and I had a couple other small responsibilities. Would I recommend it? Under certain circumstances. Work study jobs can especially be good if you live on campus. I suppose it could also work out if you go to it straight after or before class. These jobs are generally simple. The downside is for the most part, they pay minimum wage. Another thing is you probably won’t get a lot of hours (which may be perfect for you, but I know some of you have more expenses than others). A plus is you can find a work study job that works around your school schedule. Check with your school (likely the financial aid department) and see how to get one of these jobs. If you live in a dorm, one idea is to be a Resident Advisor. You may get your room for free!
I had my work study job for two thirds of a year before my college plans changed. I hope it works for you, but the only way I made it was cause I had some additional income coming in – a check each month from a church board. Where else have I worked? Um, EVERYWHERE! Mostly I have worked in food, but a year ago I got a job in retail with Walmart. I recommend this job. They will work around your school if you put it within your availability and let them know in advance when you get a new class schedule.
Having a job while in college does add to the stress though. Especially if you are bad at managing your time like me. Know your priorities! Get that homework done. Trust me – I’m a class A procrastinator.
Another tip is to keep some time open for the important stuff: Faith, family, and friends – in that order.
So what jobs have you had in college? What do you think? Any tips out there?
- Justin
Are you really living?
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