Another year older and deeper in debt.

Every new year brings with it some form of reflection. Resolutions. To do lists. Goals, new and old. For students the start of a new calendar year can mean many things. But one thing it means for sure. More money for school. School costs money. School stuff costs money. Often this money is borrowed. Loans. Currently nationally the economy is adjusting majorly. This could mean fewer hours at work. It could mean overall money is harder to get. It often is for most students. Most students live in limited economic environment, their own personal recession. So. The current "downturn" wont be such news. Still. Right now. Early in this calendar year. Is a good time to pause to review. How much do you owe? How much more will you owe at the end of the year?

Take some time to consider this. And consider what you may be gaining from it. Right now you are investing your time and money in your own future. A future which will last your life time. Take care to use it well. Next year at this time will you be wiser? More capable? More employable? Will you be more than just another year older and deeper in debt?

Think about it.

College Students Wanted.

As pointed out often on Planet College the general population has a regard for anyone who is attempting to better themselves especially college students. There is an overall good-natured respect, culture-wide, for students beyond the typical Partyers-Gone-Wild image commonly depicted. Regularly, you have seen postings both on line and in various media, College Students Wanted. There is a reason for this. College students have a general reputation for being intelligent, focused and good workers. Employers who have had good experience with college student workers will be looking for more of the same.

So, if you are not fully employed right now, don't overlook the obvious. Yes, at times those "college student wanted" ads are little more than come-ons to sell you something. But, not always. Therefore, when you see that tag or title, call 'em. Might be a pretty good deal.