Another Productive Summer Experience

This summer I worked for Academy of Art University in their Financial Aid Department. It was a really great experience for me. I was excited to get the call when they offered me a job. I was very happy with the fact that I would be earning my own money. I also got the chance to work with one of my close friends at my work site, which made things even better!

Working during the summer was different than working during the school year, which was what I was used to. I wore the “casual” work attire, and I looked forward to waking up in the morning, knowing I was needed at work.

I liked how work kept me busy during the summer because I like being productive and doing something with my life. I learned how a fraction of my pay check would go to pay for transportation to and from work and on lunch, etc. I never realized how all my little expenses added up to be so much. So in turn, I learned to budget my money better.

All in all, working over the summer gave me more experience at the work site and initiative to do something productive with my life. I feel very lucky to have been given this opportunity that most people don’t get due to the status of our economy. Overall, working was definitely one of the highlights of my summer. I’m considering working again next summer just to get the benefit of knowing I’m helping out and making difference with my life.

Bethany