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is it advisable to do so in first year? I'm going to Laurier BBA and really need work experience. Does anyone know if this is a smart choice? Also, does anyone know which places near Laurier hire a lot of students? Thanks! **Shields**
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echan319 wrote:is it advisable to do so in first year? I'm going to Laurier BBA and really need work experience. Does anyone know if this is a smart choice? Also, does anyone know which places near Laurier hire a lot of students?
Thanks! Not a good choice. Please, please steer clear of work during uni. Maybe in later years, sure. But high school to uni is a transition that can be quite rough for even the best of us. I didn't work or party, and I went from being a mid-90s guy to low 70s-low 80s. I have experienced some failed exams. After you get a year of experience under your belt, you know the ropes of uni, you are mature enough to manage everything, then I can see working part time.
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Quiz wrote:echan319 wrote:is it advisable to do so in first year? I'm going to Laurier BBA and really need work experience. Does anyone know if this is a smart choice? Also, does anyone know which places near Laurier hire a lot of students?
Thanks! Not a good choice. Please, please steer clear of work during uni. Maybe in later years, sure. But high school to uni is a transition that can be quite rough for even the best of us. I didn't work or party, and I went from being a mid-90s guy to low 70s-low 80s. I have experienced some failed exams. After you get a year of experience under your belt, you know the ropes of uni, you are mature enough to manage everything, then I can see working part time. Agree completely with Quiz. Wait it out for a couple of terms to see what it takes, and then decide.
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Not working should not be an option for you. Work provides you with money; money that a) OSAP expects you to make and b) society expects you to make so that you can be a productive member of society. In high school I had 2 full time jobs and I finished high school with a 90% average. In university I had a full time job and a part time job, and I've finished every year on the Honour Roll. Working at least something part time is not a problem. Find a job that's flexible and fairly easy (McDonald's, Tim Horton's, etc.) and work it. Don't put it off, since once you get into later terms you'll just continue to push off working.
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ARMY101 wrote:Not working should not be an option for you. Work provides you with money; money that a) OSAP expects you to make and b) society expects you to make so that you can be a productive member of society. In high school I had 2 full time jobs and I finished high school with a 90% average. In university I had a full time job and a part time job, and I've finished every year on the Honour Roll.
Working at least something part time is not a problem. Find a job that's flexible and fairly easy (McDonald's, Tim Horton's, etc.) and work it.
Don't put it off, since once you get into later terms you'll just continue to push off working. Explain. You only slept for ~2 hours/night (8 hours/day at one job, and 8 hours/day at another job both Mon-Fri as well as ~6 hours/day in high school would give you 2 hours of sleep/night, providing you run on a 24 hour schedule like everyone else)? Also, how is working at McDonalds being a productive member of society? It's not even healthy!
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Quiz wrote:ARMY101 wrote:Not working should not be an option for you. Work provides you with money; money that a) OSAP expects you to make and b) society expects you to make so that you can be a productive member of society. In high school I had 2 full time jobs and I finished high school with a 90% average. In university I had a full time job and a part time job, and I've finished every year on the Honour Roll.
Working at least something part time is not a problem. Find a job that's flexible and fairly easy (McDonald's, Tim Horton's, etc.) and work it.
Don't put it off, since once you get into later terms you'll just continue to push off working. Explain. You only slept for ~2 hours/night (8 hours/day at one job, and 8 hours/day at another job both Mon-Fri as well as ~6 hours/day in high school would give you 2 hours of sleep/night, providing you run on a 24 hour schedule like everyone else)? Also, how is working at McDonalds being a productive member of society? It's not even healthy! Even though you're a troll, sure, I'll explain this once, but don't expect me to answer any further trolling questions. In grade 12 I had class in the morning, I was training with the military full-time during the day, and then I was managing the restaurant at night. I was usually sleeping from 1:30am to 6:30am. Working in any legit, legal job is contributing to society. You're contributing to the world's market and helping your local economy. Whether you're working at a restaurant, changing car oil, or delivering pizza, working is contributing to society. But that's not what's up for discussion here. I did two full time jobs; the discussion here is how and why someone could at least do a part-time job.
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ARMY101 wrote:Not working should not be an option for you. Work provides you with money; money that a) OSAP expects you to make and b) society expects you to make so that you can be a productive member of society. In high school I had 2 full time jobs and I finished high school with a 90% average. In university I had a full time job and a part time job, and I've finished every year on the Honour Roll.
Working at least something part time is not a problem. Find a job that's flexible and fairly easy (McDonald's, Tim Horton's, etc.) and work it.
Don't put it off, since once you get into later terms you'll just continue to push off working. I shan't be working in University. Co-op and personal volunteering, yes, but I don't have such a large pool of wants to have to work. Besides, I'll be in the military full-time for two years anyway
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I worked every other weekend during first year, it was a bit of money and it helped. It may be hard to find a job that will let you do that though. My advice would be to take the first semester off (for the transition) and then find something part time second semesster UWO Nursing 2014
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Thanks everyone for the responses! I might just get a job second term so that my transition won't be too tough on me. Does anyone know some jobs that are good for university students? All I can think of would be fast food restaurants, waiting and rec centers. Any suggestions? **Shields**
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echan319 wrote:Thanks everyone for the responses!
I might just get a job second term so that my transition won't be too tough on me. Does anyone know some jobs that are good for university students? All I can think of would be fast food restaurants, waiting and rec centers.
Any suggestions? Student painters/labourers/window-washers. As well as service jobs like working retail or at the theatre.
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You should look into work-study programs at your school if there is any.
They're usually limited to 15 hours per week max and the pay is slightly better than most part time jobs.
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I see Army still has his holier-than-though attitude.
Guess who this is...
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ktel wrote:I see Army still has his holier-than-though attitude.
Guess who this is... Yep. Army hasn't changed at all. Haha. If I'm right, you have to promise to keep bugging Army. Or at least kick him into space with your tree-trunks, if you know what I'm saying. BMSc Honours Specialization in Medical Science, Minor in Psychology, UWO '09
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Haha. I really have no use for this forum anymore, it's too young. Not very many grad students on here. I just stopped in again because I was looking for some more scholarships to apply for.
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You didn't have any use for this forum at any point, no? I thought you joined in what was your first/second year. BMSc Honours Specialization in Medical Science, Minor in Psychology, UWO '09
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mynameismattgotmlgo wrote:You didn't have any use for this forum at any point, no? I thought you joined in what was your first/second year. That's true, I think I was in second year? It was a little more useful back then just for information purposes. Now I think I am too old and wise :P Just kidding, I am neither. But it does give me perspective on how far I've come from being a high school kid freaking out about these kinds of decisions. Although I did recently have similar freak outs trying to pick a school/supervisor for my masters.
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ARMY101 wrote:Quiz wrote:ARMY101 wrote:Not working should not be an option for you. Work provides you with money; money that a) OSAP expects you to make and b) society expects you to make so that you can be a productive member of society. In high school I had 2 full time jobs and I finished high school with a 90% average. In university I had a full time job and a part time job, and I've finished every year on the Honour Roll.
Working at least something part time is not a problem. Find a job that's flexible and fairly easy (McDonald's, Tim Horton's, etc.) and work it.
Don't put it off, since once you get into later terms you'll just continue to push off working. Explain. You only slept for ~2 hours/night (8 hours/day at one job, and 8 hours/day at another job both Mon-Fri as well as ~6 hours/day in high school would give you 2 hours of sleep/night, providing you run on a 24 hour schedule like everyone else)? Also, how is working at McDonalds being a productive member of society? It's not even healthy! Even though you're a troll, sure, I'll explain this once, but don't expect me to answer any further trolling questions. In grade 12 I had class in the morning, I was training with the military full-time during the day, and then I was managing the restaurant at night. I was usually sleeping from 1:30am to 6:30am. Working in any legit, legal job is contributing to society. You're contributing to the world's market and helping your local economy. Whether you're working at a restaurant, changing car oil, or delivering pizza, working is contributing to society. But that's not what's up for discussion here. I did two full time jobs; the discussion here is how and why someone could at least do a part-time job. How am I a troll? I'm confused...
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I work weekends, it isn't that bad. That being said, I'm not a partying drunk either so that might help.
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People do it. I wouldn't advise working more than 16 hours a week though. I would recommend getting on campus jobs so you don't have to commute far just to work. Although there are many closeby restaurants (and many in Uptown Waterloo) that would be close to Laurier residences. UW Software Engineering 2015Check out my blog, where I talk about school, coop terms, and other random stuff :)
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aimango wrote:People do it. I wouldn't advise working more than 16 hours a week though. I would recommend getting on campus jobs so you don't have to commute far just to work. Although there are many closeby restaurants (and many in Uptown Waterloo) that would be close to Laurier residences. 16 hours a week of work is nothing. What about the other 5 days of the week?
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