Sophomore social work major Ryann Gardner tells us about her experience in the physician assistant office. What is a typical day like in your work study position? I make copies for professors, file paperwork within the department and create various documents that faculty members need. It’s relatively easy. What is your favorite part of your […]
Stephanie Smith, a senior English major, works as an office assistant for the computer information services and engineering departments. What kinds of duties are you typically assigned to do? I assist the faculty and staff of the CIS and engineering departments by making copies and helping create original documents. On slow days I get some […]
We’re calling on Emilie Mitchell, senior nursing major, this week. Have you received a phone call from a Gannon student asking about your college search? Chances are it was Emilie or one of her fellow KnightCallers. They contact prospective and accepted students to answer all their questions about Gannon. What do you enjoy about your […]
This week we peer into the life of Devon Hoover, a junior nursing major who works in the nursing skills lab at Gannon. She assists nursing students with practical skills such as taking vital signs, inserting Foley catheters and calculating drug dosages. Describe a typical day at your work-study position. I go to my office […]
Melanie Evans, a senior psychology major, works as the student assistant in the counseling center. How did you obtain your job in the counseling center? I got the job by first looking at the financial aid website and browsing through all the available work study jobs. I then completed an application and an interview.
When students think of work study, they might envision hours cooped up in a cafeteria or mail room. But there are so many more jobs available! Welcome to “Knights at Work,” new a feature looking at work study jobs through the eyes of the students who perform them. For the first installment, we talked to […]
Work-study jobs are a great way to earn money while in college. They offer professional experience, flexible hours and the opportunity to meet people. Check out my vlog for more details. [youtube_sc url=”http://youtu.be/hCu0PqZC5Gc”] Like Gannon? Be one of the 5,000+ fans of Gannon University on Facebook.
Coming to college can be a big adjustment in your daily routine. For many of students it means leaving familiar territory and venturing into the unknown. It also means venturing away from parents’ wallets and high school part-time jobs. The distance from those things may hinder your monthly cash flow, but don’t worry — there […]
It’s kind of a shock to say that I’ve almost made it through my first year of college. I have worked my butt off to make it to this point, but it’s almost done. It’s 75 degrees outside – that’s how close summer is. It’s been one amazing journey, if I do say so myself. […]
Good news, sports fans. Alex “Q” Bieler, senior journalism communications major and assistant sports editor for The Gannon Knight, is joining Edge as our sports blogger. We hope you’ll enjoy Q’s insight and sense of humor as much as we do. Sports obsession is a versatile creature. Around the globe, athletics enthusiasts take many forms. […]
