<p>S2 is trying to decide between Carlson for business or attending Madison. We are from
Wisconsin, so the loss of about $3000 in Reciprocity aid really stings. While we love the Badgers, he felt really comfortable at U of M and I think that may be the better fit. He has been offered approximately that amount in work study, and I am wondering what types of
jobs are included in that. Do they usually pay well or should he look at applying for other campus jobs not included in the work study program? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!</p>
<p>FYI, work study does not guarantee you a job, you have to get out there and find one at the school. This summer your son should be checking the job openings at the U on their web site daily. My daughter had a guarantee of a job (first 500 to sign up in the summer, not sure if they are still doing this) and when she got there no one seemed to know anything about the guarantee. She went to the fall job fair and landed herself a wonderful job but it was more because of her skills and our profession (she works in the office of one of the professional schools) than work study. Work study makes you more attractive to a potential employer but doesn’t get you the job, you have to do that on your own.</p>
<p>Hi sylvia4,</p>
<p>As a recent UMN grad, I used my work-study for all four years of my undergrad. These jobs really vary - I worked at a food place at Coffman Union, as an Office Assistant in a Res Hall, and as an Admin Assistant in a research center. You can also find various other jobs on campus, like at the Rec Center, in a lab, or at a library. Work-study jobs generally pay somewhere between $7.50 and $10, which is about what your son would make at any other job.</p>
<p>Depending on your son’s passion and maturity, I would also recommend applying to be a Community Advisor (UMN’s version of an RA) for his sophomore year. It was a great way to get room & board paid for and great work experience.</p>
<p>On a personal note, I grew up in the Madison area and went to UMN. I always tell people that I was born a Badger, but chose to be a Gopher 
I’ve actually moved back to Madison, for a job, but am looking to move back up to Minneapolis, when I can! Go Gophers!</p>