<p>How has it been for people working while being a full time student? I'm pretty sure I'm going to need a part time job while at school, and I'm assuming most students do this if not more. Right?</p>
<p>It is not unusual to find students that work while attending school. My D works 2 jobs (one as a RA) and the other on campus. She says it has really taught her how to manage her time and maintain a balance between school, work and friends.</p>
<p>Remember at some time in your college life you will end up aplying for internships or summer jobs and employers do like to see that you have some experience doing something.</p>
<p>I work about 11 hours a week at an on campus job, and anywhere from 0-15 hours a week at another job some nights and weekends. It really teaches you time management and setting your priorities right</p>
<p>Kinda annoying when you live with someone who doesnt have a job though...and they sit around all afternoon watching TV and then complain about never having time to do homework</p>
<p>I TA bio (lab assist, grade, run problem sessions) for (officially) 6 hours a week, although it can end up being a fair amount more than 6 hours.</p>
<p>I like it because it gives me something to put before my own academics and gives me a chance to stop thinking and worrying about my own hw and problem sets and exams and focus on something more rewarding. Plus, I've had some awesome TAs and TAing seems like a good way to pay them back for everything they did for me.</p>
<p>The pay isn't great (8.50/hour for sophomores) but I'd be willing to TA for free because it's a lot of fun.</p>
<p>I just got interviewed for an internship in my field (computers) today. There goes a lot of free time for the rest of the semester (that is, if I got it, which I'm sure I got a good shot at it based on my interview today). But still, I would rather be doing something than just dicking around at the apartment and school too much. And plus I would get some money for a change. Most internships and other part time jobs will be somewhere between 15-20 hours on average. So if you got a full course load, then you're going to have to really start practicing time management skills like the others said. There is time for everything: school, work, social life. You just need to prioritize and not waste too much time during the day. The weekends are an excellent time to catch up on some homework if you're behind.</p>
<p>I work at the school library (< $6/hour), but it's awesome. I do my homework as there are no distractions, and meet tons of people. I think it's a great experience to have a job, even if it's only 5 hours a week, or 25 (did that last semester). Good for resumes, having a boss to write you a rec. letter, and be in the "real" world.</p>
<p>working during college is great. my one roommate never worked during school and was one of those who sat around watching tv and movies and complaining about not having enough time to get her papers done.. while i'm working on 100+ page projects and working 10-40 hours a week (depending on the week)... yeah... get real ;)</p>
<p>i work 12 hours a week and do research from 3-6hrs a week. working does help with time management. i use to study way to hard. now i study half the time for the same grades. it does suck to be always on the go or out and not getting home til late. seeing the roomate sleep in and watch tv does suck too. But i do like that working takes my mind off of all my otherworries. i am just focused on the task i have to complete and i can slow down. its nice, but i think adjusting to it at first kind of sucks.</p>
<p>If you can, get a work-study job. The pay is usually much better than an off-campus job, they are very helpful in working with your schedule, and the jobs are usually pretty cushy. I swipe cards (ID cards to enter student dorms) for $9 an hour, and I can get some HW done while working.</p>
<p>I work during the year. I work at a Work-study job for 10 hrs a week at the athetic department, and I also work 25-30 hours a week at Abercrombie & Fitch. I also have an internship at the State House (I'm in Mass) and it really helps with time management. It also keeps me from eating all the time ;)</p>
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<p>I'm confused. Why on earth can't they just swipe their own cards?</p>
<p>Because strangers could go right in without swiping.</p>
<p>Piece of cake - i just finished a 70 hour work week, and couldn't be happier. In fact, if I could work more, I would. But I love my job more than anything, and have no problem working it around school as much as humanly possible.</p>
<p>^ You are kidding right? 70 hours + school?!</p>
<p>It's not like swiping at a little box so that a door will open. You walk in and give your ID card to the person working at a desk by each door, he/she swipes you in, handles deliveries, signing in/out of guests, and other little responsibilities.</p>
<p>I work in the student center and its mostly during the weekend. I have to set up and tear down for events. I have no problem doing it since the schedule is flexible.</p>
<p>^ You are kidding right? 70 hours + school?!</p>
<p>haha nope. piece of cake.</p>
<p>Wow, well I must say. Pretty impressive if that is true.</p>
<p>70+ hours a week may not be that bad depending on what you're doing.</p>
<p>Well it depends. What the job?</p>