College and University Blog
Working While Attending College
For many college students, working while attending college is a harsh reality. You need to figure out how to balance a job with everything else you have going on. Scheduling becomes very important.
There are basically two types of jobs – on-campus and off-campus. On-campus employment will take your class schedule into account when they schedule you to work. Working on campus eliminates a commute. Check with your student employment office for open positions. Many colleges offer work in your field of study, which could be invaluable. Some campus jobs come with perks