<p>What are jobs that a gw freshmen normally can get? Are jobs like becoming a tour guide or working at a coffee shop lucritive as a student? Do most kids get jobs?</p>
<p>Will you be getting Federal Work Study?</p>
<p>There a various kinds. Some are lucky enough to get internships. Some work as lab assistants, starbucks, crepe away (and other fast food places), front desk for GWPD (which is really nice because you just sit and do homework and ask people walking in to see their GWorlds), admissions office (and any other office jobs), receptionist, etc. There are lots. If you get FWS, you have a higher chance of being hired I think.</p>
<p>Colonial Callers is a really good one! That is both FWS and non-FWS. It is possible but very uncommon for people to get internships. Also possible but uncommon are paid research-ships/fellowships. If you somehow have a research background as a freshman (Intel, Siemens competitions, etc), it is more likely.</p>
<p>I’m currently a freshman at GW and I’ve been all over the place this year with jobs so I think I can give this a pretty good answer:</p>
<p>Once you’re a student there is a system called GWork that you can log into, and it’s basically a database full of jobs (both on campus and off) that you can apply for. If you are a Federal Work Study recipient its honestly much easier to get a job, but there are definitely jobs for non FWS as well. </p>
<p>Since I’m FWS I can speak to that the best. My biggest piece of advice is create a resume over the summer and apply to jobs BEFORE you come to GW through Gwork. Jobs fill up very fast! There’s a huge array of jobs; from office assistants in different departments, jobs in our gym, or working in the key depot. It really depends on what you want out of work study, but honestly most students want a job that they can also do homework at. </p>
<p>There’s also off campus FWS jobs at places like the National Archives, the Smithsonian, the Renwick Gallery, etc. Typically these are only offered to FWS students, and I <em>highly</em> recommend applying to these before the semester starts as people really want these. There’s also a program called DC Reads (which I did first semester) where students go to nearby schools and tutor children. </p>
<p>For non FWS there are fewer jobs, but it is still possible to obtain one. A lot of people work at stores in Georgetown (JCrew, H&M, Lush, etc.). There’s a few places closer to campus you could also work, but these tend to fill up quickly as well!</p>
<p>Many students also choose to intern for their congressman (those are unpaid) or do another internship instead of taking a job!</p>
<p>Overall, my biggest piece of advice is apply before the semester (or the first week) and apply to lots of jobs!</p>
<p>It is not difficult to get a part-time job in DC and most of my friends have one. I work at a nearby community center and make ~$12/hr and pretty much just do homework for most of my shift. As a junior it’s more necessary to have a job because I get less GWorld money per semester and my parents don’t want to supplement me.</p>
<p>If you’re FWS you will get priority for a lot of on-campus jobs, such as working at the gym or library. I advise not interning until at least sophomore year, because it’s more a time commitment during the semester (many students stay on campus during the summer and intern though).</p>
<p>Do most kids get jobs?</p>
<p>No.</p>
<p>Is it a good idea to get a job?</p>
<p>Sort of. It’s real world work experience, plus some spending money. It can also take time away from your social life, studies, and class scheduling availability.</p>
<p>You could get a full-time job on campus as an administrative assistance making mid to upper $20K a year plus some tuition benefits.</p>
<p>You could work retail somewhere or some photocopy entry-level desk job part-time and make somewhere around $10-12 an hour.</p>
<p>I would pick a job on campus or somewhere very near campus that allows you to study while you work. It’s much easier to “work” getting paid to sit there and study than it is to actually have a “real” job where you can’t study, then come home late at night and try to study.</p>
<p>I had work-study at GW and I worked an a tutor though a DC Reads program called “Higher Achievement Program.” I did have to commute to Union Station and walk a few blocks to the Elementary school that I worked at, but it was worth it. I really loved the kids. Plus I got paid $12 an hour.</p>
<p>Typically On-Campus FWS pay between $7-$9 an hour. The benefit is that you get to walk to work. The downside is that these jobs are competitive to get. Go to the FWS fair EARLY so you can get the best pick of jobs.</p>
<p>Like someone said above (too lazy to scroll back up): apply before you get here. That’s what I did and I got hired the first day of school. Since I moved in early for DC bound program (which you should do), I had 4 interviews lined up and basically chose the job I wanted.</p>
<p>Non-work study jobs can be hard to get near campus, or if applying mid-semester. You’re competing with GW students, DC residents, Georgetown students, etc. Apply early. Have your resume edited. Look for some jobs at smaller companies too that don’t receive nearly as many applications as the more popular companies.</p>
<p>Which on-campus jobs would be ones you could do your homework at?</p>