Should I get a work study job that is related to my major?
I want to major in business marketing, but I was wanting to get a work study in the rec center. #workstudy #major #social-work
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cassandra’s Answer
This in the end is entirely up to you. However, I personally believe work-study is worth it. My work-study job in college helped me stay afloat financially and introduced me to the inner workings of the college.
The funds you earn from your work-study job can be used as you wish to replenish summer savings and for expenses like laundry, entertainment, dining off-campus, transportation, books, personal supplies. Depending on your expenses it can also be saved up to pay for the next semester’s tuition bill.
Added benefits to work-study are that you will be building your resume and learning to work with different people on campus. Your supervisor will be a resource for you if you need help navigating the college system and can also be a reference for you – when you apply for a summer job, or your first job out of college.
Hope this helps!
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Ria’s Answer
While a work study that is related to your major would be great supplementary experience, any work experience is great. This is especially true if your financial status at school depends on you taking up a part-time job. You can still learn a lot of useful skills in a non-related work study like leadership, teamwork, accountability, and more! Regardless of what work study you choose, it is important to understand what skills you have learned or developed during your time and how you can advertise yourself as having those skills. My part-time job in school wasn't related to my major, but I did learn about the importance of teamwork and logistics across different campus spaces in school and a little bit about event management.