Jobs whilst you are a student

Working while being a student is an important decision, which most students choose to opt for. Because of the strain of the economy on students (student loans and debts etc), students often find themselves against their will working in part-time employment while still keeping afloat at university. If the thought of getting out of debt is enough incentive then there is always the fact that you will have extra pocket money to spend so the work hard play hard motto truly applies here. Most people when entering university are rather shy due to the fact that old contacts from their previous college may not attend school. Students are subjected to the whole making ...

Reasons why working part time is a good idea: - Extra cash - The thought of starting full time work with several thousands pounds worth of debt is enough to get many students working part time alongside their studies. You will get experience of handling and making your own money, plus have more money to spend on whatever your heart desires. -Meet people - It can be hard to meet people when at university if you don't want to join a zillion societies. Certain jobs such as bar/waitressing and shop work are full of students so you will meet lots of new people, hopefully make some new friends and enhance your social life. ...

I was once a student y’know. Less than ten years ago but far enough back to remember maintenance grants (albeit pretty tiny by then) and a time when tuition fees were paid for. I came out of uni debt-free which is nigh on impossible now but lets look at some ways to ease the financial pain of being a student in the 21-st century under the benign (ha!) gaze of Tony Blair’s government. ***Work on Campus***. Well, this is probably the first place to start looking. There are lots of potential jobs in the university itself. You could try the canteen. Lots of my friends worked in the kitchens in halls, serving up food, and clearing plates. Advantages: ...