Here Before You Know It

By: Robin Guevara, Student Employment Manager

Families of students coming to Gonzaga in the fall are making their lists and checking them twice to make sure nothing is forgotten. Going to college is a huge achievement and a huge event for a family, and you no doubt have lots of questions. One of the most common questions Student Employment gets is, “Do students have enough time to work and keep up with their studies?” The answer is YES… mostly. The mostly refers to how many other things the student may say YES to.  Having a job on campus for between 10-12 hours a week provides not only a way to help pay for college, but gives the student a bigger stake in their new community.  Student jobs can be just about anywhere, doing just about anything. Because all jobs are competitive, the trick is to understand the process, know what kind of job you are eligible for, start your job search early, and be persistent. We believe that working and contributing is essential, and studies show it actually makes students better students!

Students should be encouraged to read their Zagmail email (and forward to you) because departments all around campus are sending information so families are as prepared as possible for when they get here in the fall. For example, Student Employment will be sending out three emails during the summer about jobs and how to find them. It is important that students and parents read these emails and contact our office with any questions. The more we can clarify for you this summer, the more successful you will be this fall!