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Author: ClarinetBoy
Date: 2001-07-05 10:08
Hi everyone,
I would like to ask all those studying university clarinettists out there how they support themselves. I have just entered university and am struggling to make ends meet! How does everyone else support themselves whilst studying at university?
Ben (aka: ClarinetBoy)
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Author: 'nifer
Date: 2001-07-05 13:00
Barely! I am lucky that the university that I attend adds some money into my financial aid to assist me purchase reeds and things like that... (I am also lucky that mom and dad at home are GLAD to buy me groceries when they visit).. but I also make some side money teaching lessons through my school (they have a student teaching division).. Without my financial aid I would have no money and would be exploring the wonderful world of real jobs!
'nifer
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-07-05 15:46
I don't know about available part-time jobs in Australia, but when I went to college in the U.S. there were plenty of part-time jobs available; some were truly work-study --- some were just work for pay. I was able to borrow some money, and I worked as much as my studies would permit. I had no help from my parents, as they had their hand full with younger kids. It's a matter of priorities, I think .... get things in as much balance as you can & proceed. Best, mw
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Author: Brandon
Date: 2001-07-05 17:31
As funny as it may sound, I am a resident assistant here at Tennessee. It pays well. Plus, I get a big room for the normal room price. It is awesome because I do not have a roommate. So I get to set up my little studio in my room. It is a cool job too. I am lucky enough to work in the athletic dorm so I know many of the athletes here. So there are many rewarding things about being an RA. Plus, you have to stay in the building one night a week, perfect for the long practice session! Also, I am in the marching band, so that is a scholarship. So there are ways of beating the financial blues in college. Also, if you go to your campus career services center, they should be able to tell you about jobs too. Look around your residence hall, as they post job opportunities there also. Here at Tennessee we need people to do mail and sit at the front desk. Hope this helps some. University housing is a great place to start looking.
Brandon
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Author: Bob Curtis
Date: 2001-07-05 21:32
It has been almost 50 years since I graduated from college, so the hints I am going to give you may seem a little out of date, but many of them will still apply. First, I played back in the days of the "Big Bands" and we had jobs almost every weekend. Maybe there is some type of organization in which you can play for pay. Check it out. I also worked in a boarding house while in school -- where I waited on tables for one of my meals each day. This helped out with the food bit. I also applied for and received a great scholarship which assisted me with my tuition fees. I am sure that there are numerous financial assistance programs out there. The problem is being able to locate them. Talk to some of your faculty advisors and ask them what steps you should take to apply for one or more. Remember the old saying -- Where there is a WILL, there is a WAY!!
GOOD LUCK!!
Bob Curtis
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Author: Suzanne
Date: 2001-07-05 22:08
I do not have my parents' help through my 4 years as a music major at a state university, but I was lucky enough to win a scholarship to pay my tuition. So, I always take the very minimum number of units and work an outside job for about 20 hours a week (just enough to meet my living expenses), so that I will still have enough time to practice the hours I want. Basically I have NO extra money, and NO extra time, but clarinet is what I want to do, so I make the sacrifices needed to have the practice time. I really do not spend money on anything unless I truly can say to myself, I need this item. It isn't comfortable, but it is do-able.
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Author: Meri
Date: 2001-07-06 01:33
I think I'm extremely lucky that my dad works at the same university I attend, so I get a tuition waiver, which means I only have to pay incidental fees and books, and no student loan.
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Author: Jim
Date: 2001-07-06 04:29
I worked through grad school (Drew Univ in NJ, Theology student) in apartment maintanence for the University. 2 other Theo students and I with 1 full time employee took care of 130 apartments.
My older niece just graduated from Drew (undergrad math major) (totally ironic that we went to the same school!) and worked as a life guard at the pool, working summers off campus guarding and teaching swimming.
It can be done, but I still have nightmares about dirty apartments!
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Author: ~jerry
Date: 2001-07-07 11:01
I guess I'll throw in my sad story. After not having graduated high school, I did not start to college until I was 27, married and had three kids -- guess I kind of got life started backwards. The oldest child was 6.
Determination is what gets you through the university program, not money. If you are determined enough you *will* find a way. It took me 7-1/2 years to do a four year program (architecture, not music). At one time my wife was working and going to school, I was working and going to school, and my children were going to school. BTW - the children never spent a day in day care (day care centers were not too prevalant 35 years ago.
Determination (and a student loan -- if that is available there), determination, determination. Sort of like trying to learn how to play this infernal instrument.
Good luck.
~ jerry
Still in Clarinet Boot Camp
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