<p>Can anyone speak to this? I noticed that 80% of Carleton students have a campus job, so they must do a good job of integrating work with study. We are concerned about work study freshman year, but is seems like the student body handles it well.</p>
<p>They do a great job (pun intended). Frosh are not assigned more than 8 hours/wk @ $9/hr. I'd apply at that rate! It's her spending $$. We have never sent her a dime extra. Carleton will deposit $$ into kid's bank account or apply toward tuition. Her job has been very compatible with the demands on her time. Most frosh work in food service. In my D's case, we received info during the summer that she was assigned 4 hours chemistry dept. asst.(she may be a chem major) and 4 hours food service. Her 4 hours of chem asst never materialized as she didn't have the 4 hours in one single time block as the dept required. No big deal, they told her to try again the next trimester if she had the block of time in her schedule then. She lost interest and didn't pursue that assignment. She rather likes her food service job(s), never working more than 4 hours per week (her choice). The kids work their hours around their class schedules. During her 2+ trimesters, she has worked breakfast and lunch, once or twice/wk for an hour or two. It's very social, she sees all her friends, and she doesn't seem to mind being a "dish ninja" (replacing all the newly washed, and still wet, dishes and trays), a mario (refilling salad bar items), and whatever other jobs they have such names for. Kids trade their times when conflicts arise. As a sophomore next year, she's likely to get an assignment that will allow her to study while she minds a desk of some sort (again for that lucrative $9 plus COLA).</p>
<p>Well that sounds very promising! Work study that a student can actually handle, and earn the amount listed. That must be why so many students take them up on the offer.</p>
<p>My son ,also from Texas, has done work study for two years. His grades are fine, and he never complains about not having enough time to study.</p>
<p>Is it a federal work-study program or college-administered? I don't have a high school diploma (leaving high school a year early), which would make me ineligible for the federal program.</p>
<p>It is college administered</p>
<p>definitely an excellent work study program. my daughter was a lifeguard all four years and also worked in the art studio her senior year. great pay, flexible hours. they were always very accomodating to all the students.</p>
<p>The jobs on campus are abundant, diverse, and all pretty easy. There's your standard dining hall stuff, which is basically just serving food, replacing empty milk bags, or doing dishes, but there's hardly anybody who still has to do that after freshman year unless they want to become a student manager. There are departmental assistant jobs, office jobs (like campus activites, printing and mailing services, career center). There's security--students can be security guards, which is from what I've heard a pretty good gig. Someone with good computer skills can work for ITS (Information and Technology Services) or the SCIC (Student Computing Information Center). There are lab assistants for all the science classes. There are prefectors for many classes, there are math and writing tutors, and many other academic support positions. For example, anyone who has received an A in multivariable calculus (maybe A- qualifies too?) can work for the math skills center and tutor a few hours a week. There are even people who get paid to play with the research monkeys. It's pretty easy to get into a job you like. I'm a freshman and I managed to get out of dining services (which wasn't even bad, all I had to do was make pizza, serve pasta, and I got to talk to other student workers and the cooks, who are all pretty interested people) and into an office position. I make posters, run errands, update database listings, stuff like that for 8 hours a week at $9/hr. Not bad.</p>
<p>Also, since Northfield is somewhat of a college town, there are restaurants and coffee shops that need employees. People who aren't on work study or who just want a job can work at Blue Mondays or Hogan Brothers or Mandarin Garden, or other easily accessible places in town. Someone with a car has an even bigger advantage and can find jobs outside of Northfield.</p>
<p>What about playing sports and working? Working wouldn't be optional but mandatory and not for spending $$. Would she still be able to keep up with studies? Anyone have experience with this?</p>
<p>Good question. I asked my D just last night this very same thing as she is entering a stressful week of tests and papers. She told me that she has been able to plan effectively and get her studying done. Her grades reinforce that, although it doesn't keep me from asking and worrying. She has practice from 3-5 on weekdays and meets on Saturdays. She works 4 hours/week (the # of hours, up to max of 8, depend on your availability). Everyone (students, work supervisors, coaches) puts school as priority #1. If you need to trade shifts, reschedule shifts, or miss practice because you need to study it's completely understood. My D does not attend Thursday practices because her chem lab is from 1-5. Since so many students do work on campus, it appears that their system does operate well and to the benefit, not detriment, of the students.</p>
<p>Maizey...pm me!</p>
<p>how to and I managed to get out of dining services and into an office position as a freshman?
Any tips?</p>
<p>little, when you fill out the form (I can’t remember what it’s titled or anything), put down any experience or skills you have (that aren’t in food services!). My son has worked in computer support since he started at Carleton, and he loves his job. </p>
<p>So if you know a computer language, have tutored kids, designed and/or maintained web pages, put that or any other experience down.</p>
<p>Can’t help you, little. My daughter ended up in food services her freshman year and couldn’t get out of it–though she tried. Sophomore year, however, she was publicist for the Carleton theater department, which pleased her very much, as she’s a theater major. … Re: limner’s son. He’s a computer genius. They’d have been nuts to put him in food services or anywhere else, other than tech support.</p>
<p>Had to laugh at this thread being resurrected - the OP’s son graduated from Carleton in May!</p>
<p>Keep an eye on student job postings - you may be able to find something else.</p>
<p>That’s too funny!</p>
<p>little, Hindoo is being too kind regarding my son’s IQ points. 
I do think that if you have any skills or experience, you may be assigned elsewhere for your freshman work/study job. A friend of my son’s worked in admissions her freshman year. Also, even if you do end up in food services, you might be able to retire your hair net midyear; I know a kid who was contacted about tutoing in the writing center after first term (so if you have any writing experience, put that down).</p>
<p>I’m so glad you did resurrect this thread–I loved seeing the names of former acquaintances. M&B’s daughter is now in grad school!</p>
<p>What does everybody have against foodservice workers!?! Honor the hairnet!</p>
<p>One of the student managers of the LDC made a video about doing food service (I have a cameo!). Maybe Bon Appetit is more rollicking fun?</p>
<p>[YouTube</a> - Clocking Out](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp60WMH2PmA]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp60WMH2PmA)</p>
<p>Anyway, if you’re looking for a different job you might want to check this list of current openings for student employment. It gets updated as the need arises.</p>
<p>[Carleton</a> College: Student Financial Services: Student Job Postings](<a href=“http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/sfs/student_employment/postings/]Carleton”>http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/sfs/student_employment/postings/)</p>
<p>It’s often not possible to avoid food service jobs. They need quite a few people and virtually nobody keeps the job for more than a year. For what it’s worth, I never had to wear a hairnet (just a denim hat) when I worked in Burton, though it was eight years ago.</p>