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Sat, 03-13-10 - 01:45 pm by KBenardello

Working during college can be benificial.

I worked all throughout my college career. I did clerical work to make money. Working these odd jobs shouldn't be required, but it definitely helped me, not only in the financial aspect, but for my resume as well.

Since I majored in journalism in college, and did a lot of extracurriculars that involved writing, editing and broadcast work, it definitely helped to have that clerical experience to add to my resume. While it benifited me to work in college, not everyone has the time or financial need to. Also, some people's grades would suffer if they worked.

It should be up to the student if they want to work during college. But that particular school might have hired the students because they wanted to give them real world experience, or the school needed the help, or both.

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Tue, 01-19-10 - 10:10 pm by j_ernst

for the record, i've worked

for the record, i've worked all through college. i dislike the concept because i think college is a time to build your resume, learn how to interview and work in the field you plan on going into. i would not feel prepared if i had washed dishes through college. i've already been there, done that. i scrubbed walls 40 hours a week for 2 summers. don't wanna scrub walls anymore. that's why im pursuing a degree. so i can get a job i actually want to do.
thanks for calling my spoiled, but i bet i've worked more than most people my age :-/

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Mon, 01-18-10 - 09:46 am by Benji17

I don't think it's a horrible

I don't think it's a horrible idea but one that has tons of flaws. First of all, I wonder if that college has decreased costs seeing that with all the students working there for most likely minimum wage, the college does not have to pay as many workers who may command higher wages due to longevity on the job. Also, since a student obviously can't get fired, how does that affect work performance? Is the job part of a grading process? Students who secure jobs on their own are more likely to be concerned about keeping it, thus doing their best. When that factor is removed, just how many will actually show up on a regular basis or take pride in their work, albeit it is not something they chose to do in the first place.
I guess for some students who have come to college having never worked during their high school years, this could be a good introduction into the work force. But, I agree, that by the time one reaches junior or senior year, one would want to start looking for internships in their future field.
I also agree that looking for jobs while in school is part of the learning process. I am a firm believer that college is much more than just taking a bunch of classes, partying in your dorm room, and doing things that you never got to do because your parents wouldn't let you. It's about becoming a self sufficient adult, one who learns to secure their own job, manage time and money appropriately, and learning that there is a world full of different types of people beyond your comfort zone.
I think being handed a job is much like your parents handing you a job; the student does not learn that the current job market is competitive.

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Tue, 01-19-10 - 06:39 pm by Benji17

The poster of this bloid did not mention whether she worked or not. How do you know if this girl hasn't had her share of part time jobs in restaurants or retail? I don't think it's fair to assume that she is spoiled just because she feels it would be helpful to actually have work experience in her field. There is nothing wrong with washing dishes or working on campus in any capacity, but let the choices in junior & senior year be there for internships Those are the door openers if you want to get hired in your field these days.

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Tue, 01-19-10 - 10:24 am by sofia

I think that is a great idea. Not only the college could be cheaper but also the students would have a real life work experience...be it washing dishes or dealing with admissions or some other bureaucratic job.

If you would transfer to another school because of this, and if I as an employer I would know about it, I would never hire you as an English major. I would think you are scared to work, you don´t respect other people´s work, you are a limited worker and you are a little spoiled brat. Washing dishes would do wonders for your character girl!