The Informed Physics Student

Jobs

First of all, sorry if the last few posts have been a bit short; I'm
doing research for a big post coming up on Sunday. On what? Stay tuned
to find out.

Now, without any further ado, a bit of advice.

If at all possible, have a job while you're an undergrad.

And no, I'm not talking about when you're home from school, although
that helps, too. No, have a job during the semester. Most decent
college towns have retail stores and other such places that allow
students to make a little money while they go about their studies. This
is a good things for a few reasons:
1. You'll have money.
2. You'll have something else on your resumé.
3. Many places like to see that kind of character shown by working
while taking classes.
4. You'll be popular. (Why? See 1 and 3.)

Many institutions offer work-study programs, co-ops, and on-campus
jobs, where you may be able to either get credits for working, or at
least get someplace quiet to get paid for doing homework. Just don't
expect to be paid much above minimum wage.

posted by Pete Marchetto @ 11:07 PM