Working Part-Time: Jobs as a Student

Student jobs teach responsibility

On a sunny Sunday morning, sophomore Cole Kristofferson rolls up to My Gym — but not for leg day or chest day. It’s Kristofferson’s workday at the children’s activities center in Midtown Palo Alto. At My Gym, Kristofferson leads kids in energizing fitness games, gymnastics, arts and crafts and music games.  While some students use their weekends to catch up on sleep or relax, Kristofferson juggles school responsibilities and part-time jobs. Betw…

Working Part-Time: Jobs as a Student

Juggling an intense school workload along with a tiring work schedule can be a lot for students. The thought of going through almost seven hours of school, and then sports for some, only to go straight to work after, is dreadful to most people. However, despite the negative effects, the benefits of having a job and being able to provide a little for yourself are endless.  Every student can agree that school is stressful on its own. Caitlyn Brien…