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The best jobs for college students

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    by S. J.

    So you're a college student who wants to make a little money- either something extra to spend on day-to-day whims, or you need to pay the rent. Whatever the case, you're limited by a couple of key points: if you're an unde...read more

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    by Caren Franco

    As a person who is currently an college student, I do understand how hard it is to earn cash all too well. However, I make do and so can anyone else. There are many types of jobs a college student can have. 1. Big, ...read more

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    by Wendy Holdren

    Homework, mid-terms, and trying to keep that social life up to date. Seems like squeezing a job into your already hectic schedule is ridiculous. But guess what... you're broke! College is an expensive place to be, but i...read more

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    by bestyrsofmylife

    The best job for a college student is to work in a bar. It's hard to find a job that pays well and can fit in between your classes. If you work in a bar, it doesn't interfere with your day.. and you can even have a dayt...read more

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    by Jenn Weiss

    Many college students today need to find part time jobs while they are in college so they can help pay some of the expenses of college life. Sometimes it can be hard for college students to find the right job for them. S...read more

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    by Chenault De Salis

    College students always need money. Higher education is really expensive. Sure some of us are fortunate to receive grants, scholarships and student loans. However, you can't live on the student overage check you may or may...read more

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    by Juan Leer

    In my experience, the best jobs for college students is something on-campus, such as a library. There are many reasons why this is such a good job: - Often there is time to study - In my case I work at a department libr...read more

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    by Kevin Cartlidge

    The best and most convenient jobs are easily on campus jobs. I worked as a parking attendant for 2+ years and while the hours weren't always the most fun (i.e. Saturday mornings), they were the most convenient. On-campus...read more

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    by Steve Martin

    Bar work is a good way of combining socialising with work, particularly if you get a job in the student union bar. The downside is that bars typically need staff to work on Friday and Saturday nights - a time when you migh...read more

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    by Joe Wrighter

    As a college student of 7 years, I've had some great part-time jobs and some downright terrible ones. Here's a list of the best ones I know of: 1. Pizza delivery driver. Sure, it's not exactly glamourous, but if you ...read more

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    by Cliff Matthews

    I have had three jobs in college (I am in my 4th year). I started off working on campus. Money was not so good. Then I moved on to waiting tables. The money was a little better. Then I hit it big with bartending. Bar...read more

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    by hazel

    As a full time student at a private university it became clear to me real fast that money was going to be an issue. So when I began looking for a job I took different things into consideration. And found that the best job ...read more

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