Student Workers Across Campus

Andrews University offers a variety of working opportunities for students on campus, from food service, to the local radio station, to serving as RAs or even working in our school library. I have interviewed some of our student workers at Andrews to get a little peek at what their jobs entail and how they feel about their jobs on campus.

Abigail Lee (sophomore, sociology) works at the WAUS school radio station here at Andrews University in the Howard Performing Arts Center.

What does your job entail?
This year I was hired as a student announcer for the radio station, which means I have a specific time when I get to announce on air. I attend meetings and currently am working on a fundraiser. Basically, we ask a lot of our listeners for money which is really great because it takes a lot of money to run a radio station and it gives us a chance to talk on air, show our personalities and get to know the other workers along with the older announcers.

What are some aspects of your job that you either like or dislike?
I really love radio, and I hope to eventually get a career in it. And so this feels like a real foot in the door which I know a lot of college students don't get. Even stations that have their own college station don't necessarily provide the same level of professional work that working at a public station such as WAUS does. I also get to learn more about classical music. I never learned instruments as a kid and classical music isn't something I listened to a lot, but now I do. And that's great.

Alex Hess (junior, English) works at the English department front desk.

What does your job entail? 
It’s not bad at all. You just have to occasionally answer the phone or help people if they have a question (generally where an office is or how to sign up for the writing center).

What skills do you think this job has helped you gain?
Working at the front desk has helped me learn how to work with other people–especially when they’re asking for help or don’t exactly know what they’re looking for. I always try my best to steer them in the right direction. It’s helped me become a better communicator as well since I have to occasionally represent the department through emails or phone calls.

Akya Waller (senior, art therapy) works as a Lamson Hall RA.

What are some aspects of your job that you either like or dislike?
I like meeting new people and getting a bit of insight into people’s lives. It's nice to be a person that can help with problems and know people feel comfortable talking to me about them. However, the hours are really late at night, so if you're tired all day and have to get up again at 10 pm, it's really inconvenient. It's also hard giving noise warnings because it's really awkward when you have to see them again all week.

Solana Campbell (sophomore, business management) works at the James White Library.

What is your job like at the Library and what do you enjoy about it?
I love working for Patron Services at the library. The supervisors and librarians, as well as my fellow coworkers, are some of the kindest people I've ever met. Not only is my job a great way to unwind after stressful classes, by chatting with patrons and shelving in the stacks, but the supervisors are very accommodating of my class schedule and exams. There are also plenty of opportunities to expand your knowledge and it's great to be able to put knowing the Library of Congress sorting system on my resume!"

Rachelle Evano (junior, public health and sociology) works at the Andrews Cafe.

What do you like and dislike about working for the Andrews Cafe, and what do you do at your job?
I like the cafe because it’s just chaotic enough for me. It helps keep me from being bored most of the time while I’m there. The thing I dislike the most though is probably when I work Sabbath lunches. Just because there’s too much chaos. Most of the time I'm doing cashier work on the daily.