Working during university: 7 solutions to pay for your studies
Working during university is a choice that many students decide to take despite significant hardships. For many, working is essential to pay for their studies and, if offsite, for housing with all the respective monthly expenses. There are those who, on the other hand, decide to get a small job to feel more independent, so that they can work out some kinks, without feeling guilty and more easily support personal expenses. Many, however, make this decision to take advantage and be ready after graduation with several work experiences on their resumes.
1. Working during university: part-time or full-time employment?
Students tend to look for part-time jobs that can cover expenses but also leave enough time to be able to attend classes and devote themselves to studying. There are many jobs that commit an average of 20 hours per week, but also 16 or even 8 (reducing the commitment strictly to the weekend) thus leaving the student plenty of time to indulge in university.
2. Work management: when to work?
Some prefer to do the work only on weekends or holidays, while others prefer to commit half a day or every evening. The choice is very personal and depends on the commitments each person has, but also on the time they take to study: there are guys who need only a few days to prepare for an exam, while others take weeks.
3. 7 jobs to do during university
After a general overview, it is time to find out which jobs are most popular among students during their university career. In this article we have identified seven of them, but there are many other interesting options that can be considered, some perhaps even more in line with one’s studies. Let’s take a detailed look at the 7 best ways to pay for your studies while in university.
3. 1. Waiter
Among the most sought-after jobs is definitely that of a waiter. This kind of work can require a fairly limited commitment, concentrated only on weekends or during the week during evening hours. In fact, shifts never involve a morning commitment; this leaves the possibility of attending classes without problems.
3. 2. Sales assistant
Another popular job is the sales assistant. This is a type of employment that you can also choose to do full time, depending on your needs, or part time from 30 to 20 hours a week. There are also many companies, such as the Spanish multinational Inditex, that offer employment contracts designed for students at 16 to 8 hours per week.
3. 3. Promoter
Promoter work is another favorite part-time job for students, albeit often unstable and temporary. It allows them to scrape together some money without having to commit to binding work contracts and, most importantly, give up valuable study hours.
3. 4. Call center operator
Working as a call center operator is another attractive option for anyone who needs to support themselves. It tends to be a fixed shift job (morning or afternoon) but there are also many companies that require flexibility from the worker.
In most cases, an engagement of 4 to 6 hours is required, allowing the student to have time for university but also to earn a profitable monthly income.
3. 5. Tutoring
If you have a flair for a specific subject, why not offer tutoring for a fee? Prices can range from 10€ to even 40-50€ per hour, depending on the experience and knowledge you have of a subject.
Tutoring is the perfect solution for anyone who does not want to waste too many hours a week; although it can become one if you decide to tutor several people.
3. 6. Babysitter and/or dog sitter
Another employment that can take away a few hours per week is that of babysitter or dog/cat sitter.
In the first case, a commitment of 2-4 hours per day or even every other day is often required, in most cases in the afternoon time slot (after school is out).
In the second case, the time slot may vary, concentrating more in the morning or early afternoon, depending on the dog’s habits or the owner’s commitments. In fact, there are those who only request to take their dog for a walk to perform various needs, and those who ask to take care of the animal for a long or short period (e.g., vacation or business trip) while simply staying at home.
3. 7. Creative or digital jobs
The last option is the one that requires more training but is also more variable and manageable in terms of hours and organization: creative and digital jobs.
The first ones, such as photographer, videomaker, make-up artist, musician, are casual jobs, very often on demand or related to events, which allow you to have a variable income each month depending on the commitment you want to give. They are definitely a suitable option for anyone who wants to work to have personal independence and untie themselves from their parents.
The second ones, which have been increasingly in demand in recent years, such as digital marketing specialist, social media manager, web developer, UX-UI designer, etc…are an interesting option for both types of students, especially because, very often, they are required in smart working mode, eliminating travel from home/accommodation to the company’s headquarters and thus increasing the time to devote to one’s studies.
4. Conclusion
As mentioned earlier, these are not the only options a student can choose. There are plenty of jobs, many also new in the market, that can be done part time to afford to pay for one’s studies but also for accommodation to stay in during the university period.
At In-Domus Milan, we offer students different solutions and a welcoming environment to make the university years fantastic. Our three campuses – Milano Internazionale, Milano Monneret and Milano Olympia – are close to the universities and well connected to the city center to allow all students to be in class or discovering the city within minutes.
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