<p>What do you guys think about this topic? Do you guys hold a job on campus? What were your reasons to and if you guys don't, what were the reasons not to?</p>
<p>I was also wondering about this because my financial aid package states I need ~$3000 of work study this year to meet to cost, or I can take another $2000 of loans and $1000 work study.</p>
<p>My son just finished his first year at UCB, and he worked approx 10 hours per week (work study) in the mail room. He is currently working fulltime as a hospitality clerk over the summer at UCB. My son said that his experience working in the mail room was one or the reasons why they hired him for the summer.</p>
<p>If you need money to help finance your education, work study is great! I think most students can work 5 - 10 hours per week without it adversely affecting their studies/social life. My son has met a lot of interesting people (fellow students and UCB staff) though his job and is also gaining valuable work experience.</p>