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Incollege, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same time,expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good wayto balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left over for bothacademic subjects and after-class activities.

If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the bestplace to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campusjob opportunities, and as a student, you’ll automaticallybe given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, andcould be a great way to connect with academic and professional resources atyour university. Check with your school’s careerservice or employment office for help to find a campus job. Of course, thereare opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a littletime digging for the right part time jobs, you’ll saveyourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get yourschool work done, too. If you are a college student looking for work but worryyou won’t have enough time to devote to academicsubjects, consider working as a study hall or a library monitor.Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that aquiet atmosphere is maintained. It’s a pretty easy job,but one with lots of downtime-which means you will have plenty of time to catchup on reading, do homework or study for an exam.