Has anyone ever really described how hard it is to be a college student living on your own? Well, even I get a little help from my parents and it's still difficult.
I'm taking 18 credit hours this semester. It's the first semester I've had that many classes. I'm completely overwhelmed by school work and just when I think I'm getting myself all caught up, a new week starts and I repeat the blasted cycle. Plus my classes are my core major classes, so it's not like I can half-ass anything. The only think I really have going for me at this point is I'm totally loving every class I'm in. I'm learning so much valuable information. It makes me super excited about my career choice. I can't wait to graduate. Which is the main reason why I'm taking so many credit hours to begin with. I want to finish my education so, so badly.
But what about work, you wonder. Well, let me tell you, it's a catch 22 right now in that area of my life. I'm a server in a corporate restaurant. It's a couple months after all of those exciting holidays...so when people actually do decide they are going to eat out, they don't tip well. Why? Because they really don't have the money to spend. I bust my rump to ensure these people delicious meals, and a great experience and what can I show for my hard work? About $3 a table. About $150 a week. I'm sorry, but that does not pay my bills, feed me, or allow me gas money to get to work and school all week. There are times I've had to sacrifice going to class because I can't afford to get there. How is that fair?
I keep trying to look up and remind myself that when I graduate, I will get a real job and will be making real money. However, has anyone taken a look at our economy? In this day and age, nothing can assure my financial stability, even when I do have my degree.
It's a rather depressing matter, that I've been contemplating for quite some time.
I appreciate the wonderful people I have in my life that's helped me to get by. Without you all, I would be a mess. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
