Brittany Lifpitz is a current student studying Human Development at Colorado State University and looking to graduate in May of 2012. Ms. Lifpitz has been employed as a Student Kitchen Staff Worker at the Durell Dorms on campus since 2010. Brittany said, “Working as a student is beneficial, but working on campus with other students is much more valuable.” Brittany believes when a student is surrounded and learning with other students in a work place, this provides a more comfortable learning environment.
“While non-student employees at Durell believe working in a cafeteria is a joke, the student workers understand that we must complete every task required in order to take care of our student finances,” said Brittany, “I really think some people judge and criticize certain jobs, but as long as I’m working and building an education that is good enough for me.” Brittany believes working as a student provides experience, strong work ethic, responsibility and different communication skills than what is typically learned in a classroom setting. Working on campus is beneficial mostly because employers are flexible around student schedules. Employers understand students are juggling school, work and a social life. Brittany explains, “Working in the dorm kitchen has taught me discipline, time management, how to follow directions as well as how to prepare food properly.”
For more information about student employment on campus refer to Colorado State University, Student Employment Services at http://ses.colostate.edu/
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