2008 Woodie Awards
Workin' hard for the money
Mandy Besler
Issue date: 8/20/07 Section: News
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It's 7 a.m. and time to get up, get ready and go to class. Then it's time to crack down on the books for another three hours after that. Tuition is probably the biggest college expense for most students. Some students pay for their tuition with help from their parents; however, there has been an increasing number of students getting involved in Work-Study or on campus jobs to help them with their frantic new life style.
The Work-Study Program offers students a chance to work at a part-time job which allows them to earn money to help pay for educational or personal expenses. The Work-Study Program offers flexible hours to help students work around classes and everyday life. There are also a variety of positions available. Morning, evening and all-day positions are options, depending on class times and other priorities.
"Work-Study students are awarded a specific amount of money for the year, similar to a scholarship, and are paid monthly for their services," said Work-Study Coordinator Bobbi Hagist. She went on to say that once a Kirkwood student in Work-Study leaves Kirkwood or graduates they are no longer eligible for the program.
Work-Study students can be found in nearly every area of campus: The bookstore, Kirkwood Kids, Rec Center and Sammy's Kafé. At Kirkwood, there are about 200 students involved in some type of Work-Study Program.
Hagist said the environment is friendly and easy going; also students involved in the Work-Study program have a chance to more easily meet people their age.
Students around campus seem to appreciate the program for various reasons. Liberal Arts major Stephanie Keuneke said she likes the job because she gets holidays off. On the other hand, psychology major Staci Clay said she chose the Work-Study Program because of the friendly environment that welcomed her where she works in Sammy's Kafé. Keuneke and Clay agree that students involved get the benefits of working as many or as little hours as they wish and have flexible schedules to work around their class times.
Along with all the advantages of working on campus, there are a few disadvantages of having an on-campus job as well. Keuneke, said, "The biggest disadvantage to working on campus is the fact that I'm always here. I'm here for work in the morning, classes in the afternoon and work again at night. It's like I live here."
Students interested in a Work-Study program should contact Hagist in Room 118, Iowa Hall or Clay Farebrother in Room 126, Iowa Hall.
The Work-Study Program offers students a chance to work at a part-time job which allows them to earn money to help pay for educational or personal expenses. The Work-Study Program offers flexible hours to help students work around classes and everyday life. There are also a variety of positions available. Morning, evening and all-day positions are options, depending on class times and other priorities.
"Work-Study students are awarded a specific amount of money for the year, similar to a scholarship, and are paid monthly for their services," said Work-Study Coordinator Bobbi Hagist. She went on to say that once a Kirkwood student in Work-Study leaves Kirkwood or graduates they are no longer eligible for the program.
Work-Study students can be found in nearly every area of campus: The bookstore, Kirkwood Kids, Rec Center and Sammy's Kafé. At Kirkwood, there are about 200 students involved in some type of Work-Study Program.
Hagist said the environment is friendly and easy going; also students involved in the Work-Study program have a chance to more easily meet people their age.
Students around campus seem to appreciate the program for various reasons. Liberal Arts major Stephanie Keuneke said she likes the job because she gets holidays off. On the other hand, psychology major Staci Clay said she chose the Work-Study Program because of the friendly environment that welcomed her where she works in Sammy's Kafé. Keuneke and Clay agree that students involved get the benefits of working as many or as little hours as they wish and have flexible schedules to work around their class times.
Along with all the advantages of working on campus, there are a few disadvantages of having an on-campus job as well. Keuneke, said, "The biggest disadvantage to working on campus is the fact that I'm always here. I'm here for work in the morning, classes in the afternoon and work again at night. It's like I live here."
Students interested in a Work-Study program should contact Hagist in Room 118, Iowa Hall or Clay Farebrother in Room 126, Iowa Hall.
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