My favorite job while I was in college was working as a "projectionist" for the film and television department. All I did was set up whatever movie each class was watching in our screening room and did my homework while the class watched! -Paola What was your favorite job as a student?
As someone who graduates college next week. Working while completing my bachelors was one of the best choices I made. It built up my resume which allowed me to secure a great job right out of school.
I did basically everything wrong in my college career, and I’m happy to use myself as cautionary example! My Number One piece of advice to anyone, especially young people, starting out on a college career would be to take full advantage of all the opportunities that present themselves. Probably never again will there be so many doors open to you. Use the campus-real or virtual-to explore organizations, travel opportunities, free events, open lectures, mentoring, etc. etc. etc. Expand your horizons! The classroom is only one part of college.
Something I found very useful was talking to someone at the career center. It's hard as a college student to know how much bargaining power you have and what your labor is worth. I ended up negotiating a $2 per hour higher rate for an internship which is something I would not have been confident enough to do on my own. There are many groups looking to take advantage of college students with low or even unpaid offers.
I found that being a teaching assistant was a great job! The hours were very flexible, pay was surprisingly good, work was interesting, and it was extremely helpful for networking!
Would you guys consider doing a series in which you go over some basic life skills? Like looking for/buying an apartment/house, taxes, insurance, credit cards, etc
I’ve been very nervous about starting to work during college because I’ve never had a job before and I’m starting community college this year. But, this video has been helpful for me so thank you!
I love this and it is definitely difficult. I work full time and in an office setting. With that, it is HARD for me to get classes that goes around my work schedule. I would quit and find a different job, however, I have been with this company for 7 years, they have given me a promotion AND raises. This company gives me the pay that i need to pay for my own tuition without taking out a loan (personal or student). It is definitely something to think about when attempting to go to school and working because of the workload, expectations in both, and schedule.
Honestly IMO you shouldn't stay with a single employer for more than 9 months if you're still in school or in your early 20s. That's a lot of opportunity to take on diverse new experiences and build a bigger professional network for future references being ignored. The grass isn't ALWAYS greener but 9/10 times it is, and if not you can usually see about going back to the old employer so long as you left on good terms. Working for one employer in college is like taking one class over and over and taking no other classes. It leaves a young person with a very narrow and superficial pool of experiences and background to draw from. It defeats the educational purpose. And that's what working at a young age is meant to be seen as, an educational experience.
Don't forget to look out for Resident Assistant opportunities as well. Though you may only get a few hundred dollars in a stipend per semester (I think I got like $900) , you usually get your housing and food covered which in my case was half of the cost of attendance. And since it's an on campus job the work requirements are reasonable. It gives you a pretty good return on your time and effort
I must say this series is great and such a great help! As someone who is a foreigner and wants to go to university in the us this is great and offers a wonderful explanation on how to navigate college and applying to it. Thank you so much crashcourse!
Got asked in an interview why my gpa for my undergrad was so low, and I said, well all I could manage was a pass when I was working part time. They said, ‘uni students shouldn’t be working!’ I did not get the job.
I do want to say, on college work, people from different income levels tend to stratify into different groups. That's likely why some find it normal and why some don't.
I worked in the summers at different jobs and then was a TA during the semesters until they gave me actual classes to teach after my first year. It was all hard, but worth it. - Nick J.
THANK YOU for this series and the entire Study Hall project! Been enjoying every single video y'all release weekly. Funnily though, How to College videos are on average shorter than Fast Guides-just a little observation. But both series are fantastic, and I can see all the dedication and expertise y'all put into it. Crash Course's strengths + ASU's commitment to inclusive, accessible education for all is perfect. Looking to see if a Khan Academy or Schoolhouse or Sal Khan collaboration comes along in Study Hall - Sal's Khan World School is in partnership with ASU Prep!
Basically all my time in college i was working and idet that will ever change no matter how stressful the course work no on is going to give me stuff for free Only down side i could say about it is that i barely remember anything from my classes after taking them because i studied to pass not to learn
Thank you for this video! I may not live in the USA, but this at least gives me a rough picture in mind on what to do and how to do it. Again, thank you :>
I also couldn't do full time until I was in grad school and was teaching full time... and even then I was burning myself out. It's always a challenge because, while I wanted to work less, I also needed the money.
This is obvious, i had a job at a mining Laboratory as a sample preparer and analyst while studying but I think the learning experience in higher education would be better if i had done an apprenticeship instead of a university, too expensive
Oh my. I do 45 + hours a week and 30 + of school a week :(( 17 credit hours with a crazy workload 😢it’s so tough but needed because even though my parents make “enough” I don’t get that money for college
Quick question on our essay (when we are applying to college) is okay we mention the kind grades we got in high school and things you enjoy like hobbies?
Part of your application will include your transcript so it's not necessary to mention your grades unless you want to give context for a low grade (thought there is usually an additional information where you can do this). I would definitely encourage talking about your hobbies, especially if there are any that relate to your intended major in any way!
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My favorite job while I was in college was working as a "projectionist" for the film and television department. All I did was set up whatever movie each class was watching in our screening room and did my homework while the class watched! -Paola
What was your favorite job as a student?
don't let your employer tell you work is more important than your grades or final exams or graudation day
I agree. You decide what's important to you and why.
- Nick J.
As someone who graduates college next week. Working while completing my bachelors was one of the best choices I made. It built up my resume which allowed me to secure a great job right out of school.
I'm entering the Bachelor's, you're exiting. Congrats to you and best wishes to you and your journey that lies ahead.
I have three jobs and it’s so hard. It’s ok and normal to struggle guys just know you’re not alone!! We are building our resumes! We got this!
Oooh I am trying to work more so I can crush debt while being a full time student, any tips for someone who want’s to add full time work?
Thank you 🙂
I did basically everything wrong in my college career, and I’m happy to use myself as cautionary example! My Number One piece of advice to anyone, especially young people, starting out on a college career would be to take full advantage of all the opportunities that present themselves. Probably never again will there be so many doors open to you. Use the campus-real or virtual-to explore organizations, travel opportunities, free events, open lectures, mentoring, etc. etc. etc. Expand your horizons! The classroom is only one part of college.
Something I found very useful was talking to someone at the career center. It's hard as a college student to know how much bargaining power you have and what your labor is worth. I ended up negotiating a $2 per hour higher rate for an internship which is something I would not have been confident enough to do on my own. There are many groups looking to take advantage of college students with low or even unpaid offers.
I found that being a teaching assistant was a great job! The hours were very flexible, pay was surprisingly good, work was interesting, and it was extremely helpful for networking!
Would you guys consider doing a series in which you go over some basic life skills? Like looking for/buying an apartment/house, taxes, insurance, credit cards, etc
I'm working 40 + hours per week while in college and also working on my bachelor's degree. long story short, I don't have free time.
Class of 2022 (2026 in college), may we be successful and go far in life! 💯🥂
Good luck y’all (class of 2024)
I’ve been very nervous about starting to work during college because I’ve never had a job before and I’m starting community college this year. But, this video has been helpful for me so thank you!
I'm glad it was helpful. You got this!
- Nick J.
I love this and it is definitely difficult. I work full time and in an office setting. With that, it is HARD for me to get classes that goes around my work schedule. I would quit and find a different job, however, I have been with this company for 7 years, they have given me a promotion AND raises. This company gives me the pay that i need to pay for my own tuition without taking out a loan (personal or student). It is definitely something to think about when attempting to go to school and working because of the workload, expectations in both, and schedule.
Honestly IMO you shouldn't stay with a single employer for more than 9 months if you're still in school or in your early 20s. That's a lot of opportunity to take on diverse new experiences and build a bigger professional network for future references being ignored. The grass isn't ALWAYS greener but 9/10 times it is, and if not you can usually see about going back to the old employer so long as you left on good terms.
Working for one employer in college is like taking one class over and over and taking no other classes. It leaves a young person with a very narrow and superficial pool of experiences and background to draw from. It defeats the educational purpose. And that's what working at a young age is meant to be seen as, an educational experience.
Don't forget to look out for Resident Assistant opportunities as well. Though you may only get a few hundred dollars in a stipend per semester (I think I got like $900) , you usually get your housing and food covered which in my case was half of the cost of attendance. And since it's an on campus job the work requirements are reasonable. It gives you a pretty good return on your time and effort
This is one of those videos that I still need despite the fact that I’m going into my senior year of college…
I've been so stressed out working three part-time jobs while doing full-time Library and Information school. This video came at the perfect time
I appreciate the How To College series so much.
Trial and error is the most reliable process for finding a useful routine 💪🏽
43% here Sleep is gone but college needs to be done.
I work on-campus doing TV broadcasting for sports productions. Not something that comes to mind as a feasible student job, but it's a lot of fun!
As someone who is thinking about college often this guide seems helpful
Thank you, Crash Course, for making such an awesome series! This will be so helpful to a lot of people :)
I must say this series is great and such a great help! As someone who is a foreigner and wants to go to university in the us this is great and offers a wonderful explanation on how to navigate college and applying to it.
Thank you so much crashcourse!
Part of my Veterans benefits was a work-study program that included a job at a nearby National Cemetery.
Got asked in an interview why my gpa for my undergrad was so low, and I said, well all I could manage was a pass when I was working part time. They said, ‘uni students shouldn’t be working!’
I did not get the job.
I do want to say, on college work, people from different income levels tend to stratify into different groups. That's likely why some find it normal and why some don't.
I’m planning on working during grad school, this is really helpful for understanding what im getting into
I worked in the summers at different jobs and then was a TA during the semesters until they gave me actual classes to teach after my first year. It was all hard, but worth it.
- Nick J.
THANK YOU for this series and the entire Study Hall project! Been enjoying every single video y'all release weekly. Funnily though, How to College videos are on average shorter than Fast Guides-just a little observation. But both series are fantastic, and I can see all the dedication and expertise y'all put into it. Crash Course's strengths + ASU's commitment to inclusive, accessible education for all is perfect. Looking to see if a Khan Academy or Schoolhouse or Sal Khan collaboration comes along in Study Hall - Sal's Khan World School is in partnership with ASU Prep!
Me, watching this while having a full time job and full time school 👁👄👁
Love that your team thought of this topic
One of the best time management habits I picked up is the 2x video speed
This vid came out just at the right time. So glad I was subbed.
i was lucky enough to be able to do some grading/marking/TAing
i should add, looking to work as a poll clerk in the University Student Council elections is a good
I agree with all these tips and I had to find these tips all on my own…. It took a while
this is super helpful, thank you! 💖
Thanks for sharing this...can you suggest some night shift work from home jobs for college students please
Basically all my time in college i was working and idet that will ever change no matter how stressful the course work no on is going to give me stuff for free
Only down side i could say about it is that i barely remember anything from my classes after taking them because i studied to pass not to learn
This is really beneficial! Thank you so much :)
Thank you for this video! I may not live in the USA, but this at least gives me a rough picture in mind on what to do and how to do it. Again, thank you :>
Students shouldn't have to worry about work.
Well first you find the job you want and apply, make sure they can work around your schedule (most good paying jobs wont)
Im graduating in a week, but this wouldve been helpful several years ago😂
I tried to work full time and go full time... do not recommend. Not everyone can handle this.
I also couldn't do full time until I was in grad school and was teaching full time... and even then I was burning myself out. It's always a challenge because, while I wanted to work less, I also needed the money.
Just the video I need! Thanks
Thank you very much, CrashCourse. It's useful info
Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful.
Why aren't more people watching this??!
This is obvious, i had a job at a mining Laboratory as a sample preparer and analyst while studying but I think the learning experience in higher education would be better if i had done an apprenticeship instead of a university, too expensive
Oh my. I do 45 + hours a week and 30 + of school a week :((
17 credit hours with a crazy workload 😢it’s so tough but needed because even though my parents make “enough” I don’t get that money for college
If this video applies to you and just coming from an old head here, try to engage with campus life. Don't be in a hurry, smell the roses.
Give me the video of how to make college work
Quick question on our essay (when we are applying to college) is okay we mention the kind grades we got in high school and things you enjoy like hobbies?
Part of your application will include your transcript so it's not necessary to mention your grades unless you want to give context for a low grade (thought there is usually an additional information where you can do this). I would definitely encourage talking about your hobbies, especially if there are any that relate to your intended major in any way!
cool.
love it
Awesome 👌
What about middle aged people thinking about going back to school for a second career?
Yay, ASU representation! Wait, why am I the first comment after only 13 hours of being uploaded?
That was my fault, oops!
Nick J.
College students should literally be payed. It’s a job itself
Welp this is about 20 years too late
👍👍