Special Challenges for First-Year-Students
Working Part Time
Many students will need to work to help pay for their college education. Part-time employment can be beneficial for students because it provides extra income, teaches job skills and provides daily structure and discipline. College students do have a lot of “free time” on their hands. If students engage in too much social behavior, they can have difficulty in disciplining themselves when it comes to their academics.
If a student needs to work we recommend he or she limits the amount of work to no more than 10 to 15 hours a week, especially during the freshmen year. Students need sufficient time to study. We also recommend that first year students work on campus. On campus jobs have many advantages over off campus positions:
- Campus employers often permit students to study during work, or even take off work (with permission) when they have major tests or assignments due;
- Students often have access to computers and other resources; and
- Students are more connected with faculty and staff who act as mentors and role models.
UCA has three types of employment on campus:
- Work study (1502) jobs in which students apply for and are eligible to receive federal financial aid;
- Non-Work Study (1501) jobs in which students are not eligible for federal financial aid; and
- Campus Dining and UCA Bookstore jobs provided by private contractors.
Students interested in on campus employment can apply directly with departments on campus, and/or they can view job listings posted in the UCA Career Services Office located in 314 Bernard Hall. Off Campus jobs are also listed with the Career Services Office. Students who are not able to find on campus employment can visit Dr. Gary Roberts, dean of students, in 108 Bernard Hall. Dr. Roberts will take the student’s information and share it with faculty and staff via the campus email network. Also see the Career Services website at www.uca.edu/newweb/careerservices.
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