Working on Campus Your Freshman Year

Working on Campus Your Freshman Year Im the type of person who cant sit still. Really, my friends find it hilarious. They always say I dont know how to relax, and that I am always busy doing one thing or another. And theyre not wrong. Which is why, when surrounded by free time my freshman year, I knew I needed to get a job or find a time-consuming activity. Quick. It may seem overwhelming to get a job on campus right away, as it likely would be. For me, I decided to wait a few months to get comfortable with my environment before I even began looking for a job. When I knew I was ready and had a solid grip on my classes, I began applying. Let me tell you, you will definitely need a few things when applying for jobs on campus. A creative, full, and complete resume A positive attitude Patience Let me emphasize numbers two and three, as these are more important than the resume. It took me weeks of applying and weeks of failure to land my jobâ€"and I am glad it did. Once I finally got the job I have now, in a field I am interested and hours that work with my schedule, I knew the wait was worthwhile.  As my mom always says, everything happens for a reason (thanks, Mom!). Ultimately, if you want to work your freshman year, more power to you. I did, and I do not regret a single thing. Dont be afraid of extending yourself, as it builds time management skills and definitely makes you stand out as a student. Be patient, be picky, and be yourself! Rachel Class of 2020 I am studying Middle Grades Education with concentrations in Social Sciences and Literacy in the College of Education. Although I now reside in Champaign, I am originally from Vernon Hills, a Northwest suburb of Chicago.