When I came to Syracuse University my freshman year, one of the first things I did in my first month as a student was look for a job on campus. Throughout high school I worked part-time to make some extra spending money, and I wanted to continue to do so in college. I applied to a few different on-campus positions and ended up getting a job in the Communications office for the Student Experience division. I\u2019ve worked at the same office the last four years (!!) and have learned a lot along the way. Here are three things that I\u2019ve gained as a student employee.<\/p>\n
Balancing work, extracurriculars and being a full-time student can be a lot. As a student employee, I\u2019ve learned a lot about building a schedule for myself and sticking to it. I like having my days organized so I know what time I have free, so I write my activities down in a calendar to keep track of everything I need to do. I think I procrastinate less because I\u2019ve learned how to make the most of my time during the day and fill my schedule in order to be the most productive I can be!<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve always tried to push myself to work as hard as I can, sometimes to a fault. As a student employee, I have gotten better at not only managing my time, but also understanding myself as a worker and acknowledging when I need a break or some extra support. In my experience, the full-time employees are really understanding that you are also a student, and they are willing to be flexible so you can put your academics first if needed. I\u2019ve learned to balance my time and accept that I can\u2019t always do it all!<\/p>\n
As a student employee, I\u2019ve been able to gain experience for my resume that has made me a better professional. I\u2019ve also gotten lots of feedback over the years and have been offered learning opportunities to help me grow in the communications field. My supervisors are so helpful and always eager to help me when I need it. I know I will be able to keep in touch with them after I leave Syracuse if I ever need anything in the future. Their support has been encouraging and it’s great that knowing there is a team of people always cheering me on!<\/p>\n
My position as a student employee has helped me learn more about myself and given me valuable work experience for the future. I\u2019ve gained a lot from my student employment over the past four years, and I am excited for what post-graduation brings!<\/p>\n
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