Whether it's waiting tables, life guarding or being a campcounselor, University of Memphis students have had their fair shareof summer jobs.
To some students, a summer job is a major necessity, and toothers, it's a way to earn some extra spending money.
One of the most popular summer jobs among U of M students iswaiting tables.
"With serving, the harder you work, the more money you make,"said sophomore Michael Clayton.
To be a successful server, Clayton said it is important to builda connection with your customers. If you work hard for yourcustomers, your tip will usually increase.
Some U of M students work several jobs in the summer to savemoney or pay bills.
"I worked three jobs last summer because I had to make carpayments and credit card payments," said Lindsey Stanfill, a U of Mjunior.
Stanfill was the manager at two swimming pools and also waitedtables.
"In the summer, I want to stay busy and make money," Stanfillsaid.
Like other U of M students, Stanfill's schedule is hectic duringthe school year, so summer is her ideal time to work and savemoney.
Even though these jobs provide extra cash in students' pocketsand keep them busy, other students have summer jobs that arerewarding and serve a purpose beyond money.
Junior Sarah McKnight worked at Camp Hopewell in Oxford, Miss.,last summer. Camp Hopewell is a camp for children withdiabetes.
"I thought it would be cool to show some younger kids that youcan live with diabetes and still have a totally normal life,"McKnight said.
McKnight has had type one insulin dependant diabetes for almostsix years. While looking for a job, she called the local JuvenileDiabetes Research Foundation and was then referred to CampHopewell.
McKnight said her job as a counselor has been more rewardingthen she initially imagined.
"I love the affection these kids give so willingly," McKnightsaid.
