Make School Your First Job

Many students work part time while going to college.
Some even hold down full-time jobs. These students often report that they appreciate their education more because they worked to pay for it.  
Working does have to interfere with getting good grades, but it does mean you have to manage your time carefully. Don’t work too much your freshman year—10 or 15 hours a week is probably plenty.  

Another tip: Schedule your study time like you schedule work. 

Remember, school is your most important job right now. A college education will give you the biggest payoff down the road, so don’t let anything else interfere with it.  

Go to class, participate in discussions, get to know your professors, and make sure you get out of every class what you need to know. After all, you’re paying for it! 

If you can find a job on campus, it will probably be easier to fit your work around your class schedule. And, you won’t have to pay for transportation to get to a job somewhere else.  
Visit your school’s student employment office to find out about job openings on campus. Your professors also may know about jobs in their departments. If you can find a job that’s related to your major, that’s even better. Relevant work experience will look good on your resume when you start hunting for a permanent position after graduation. 

Money- Making Endeavor 
Turn a hobby or skill into a on don’t have to work for someone else to make a few bucks. For example, are you a whiz on the computer or in a particular subject? Offer to tutor students who need help. Do you like children? Advertise to the families of professors and campus personnel that you are available to baby-sit. Put your talents to work and become a young entrepreneur.