Part-time employment

life, have always had an internal drive to boil down complex situations into a manageable set of rules and parameters. And, upon meeting that need, and equally imperative need swiftly follows: the need to share that understanding with others. The first time I experienced these twin desires in relation to science was at the age of nine. Being homeschooled, my mother included watching Nova and Scientific American Frontiers as part of my schooling assignments. The program that captured my attention focused on the tragedy at Three Mile Island and as soon as it ended my quest for understanding began. I started researching everything I could about nuclear reactors, how they function, and…

I plan on working in the psychology field either part-time or full-time while being a part-time student. I have been a full-time student in my four years of college while holding a 15 hour job and taking care of my house and family. I know that this will be a tough undertaking, but I am willing to continue with this endeavor. I want to obtain the skills that will allow me to become a licensed therapist as well as a better assistant for my client’s needs. My family is the driving force behind…

getting my Bachelors in Social Work in two years and graduating in the spring. I have spent most of my time in college as a part-time student and was happy to know that the Social Work program had a very specific track for full-time and part-time students. In order to achieve my goal of completing the program in two years, I followed the full-time track. In the summer, I took 6 credit hours for some prerequisites, in the fall, I took 12 credit hours, and currently, in the Spring, I am also…

The Queens Borough Public Library (also known as Queens Library) is one of the three library systems operating in New York City. The library has 62 locations all across Queens. Volunteering at the library for the past two summers has allowed me to further understand how Queens Library operates. I have always been curious about how the library system is able to be interconnected with all 62 branches. As a kid, I always wondered how they were able to keep track of everything. I could return and…

First of all, one of the most important parts of admissions are the SAT or ACT. You have a choice of either one. The major difference between them is the areas of testing. The SAT contains only three sections reading, math, and writing and language. The ACT is sectioned into four parts which are reading, math,…

In this day and age, there is a plethora of part-time jobs for hardworking college students to avail themselves of. One popular part-time job is lifeguarding. During the summer of 2014 and 2015, I worked as a lifeguard at the Burnham Park Pool in Morristown, New Jersey. My job as a lifeguard at Burnham Park was the best job I ever had for three reasons. The first reason Lifeguarding at Burnham Park was the best job was the benefits. One benefit was the raises. Lifeguards got a seventy-five…

second wage worker household became more popular as more women began to enter the work force due to falling wages. Temporary and part time workers began to appear more frequently in the work force, which cut the need of paid vacation for employers. The amount of hours worked in each household increased although the benefits decreased. In a two earner household the amount of hours worked increased by approximately 388 hours per year and translated into eleven percent less time for leisure and…

I see their struggles and I see the difficulty they have in their everyday lives. And at the same time, I see that my classroom is a safe-zone for them to explore and become self-reflective. My aim is to create an environment where learning becomes lifelong habit rather than a semester long chore. My professional experience expands over 20 years, having worked in the private, public and non-profit sectors; as an educator, consultant, and psychotherapist. I have 7 years of experience working…

I often catch myself making the same assumption, day after day. Each day I face a whole new set of difficulties, from the moment I rise out of bed until the second I return. As a high school student who is attempting to manage a part time job, there is little time left for any amusement in my life. The average day consists almost entirely of activities I would rather not participate in. From completing my homework assignment to scrubbing the floors of the second-rate fast food joint that…

On March 11, 1997, my little sister Gabriella Mia Nicole Fernandez was born, which was shortly before my parent’s divorce was finalized. After my parent’s divorce, it was hard to adjust to changes, but I knew we had family to help us through the hard times. During the holidays, especially Christmas, everyone on my mother’s side of the family would come over to our house to celebrate. My moms side of the family consists of a total of 19 people, which include my grandparents, her sister and…