Confessions of an Overworked and Underpaid College Student

I guess I'm taking up this post because I am exhausted. I'm sitting in the WC, contemplating the fact that I just fell asleep while waiting to clock in.

I, Amanda Hill, am an overworked and underpaid college student.

I'm not writing this post to complain about my jobs, because two of them rock, but to discuss, rather, my own compulsory need to volunteer and attempt to do as much as possible.

I currently hold down a couple jobs, I'm keeping decent grades, I'm entering contests. I plan to enter my school's talent contest, because I miss singing onstage.

I feel this need to constantly be doing something. I'm always looking for something to do. Whether it be homework, an activity, I don't know what my brain feels like it's missing but it makes me constantly evaluate myself as not doing enough.

Meh. I wish I had more days. This semester is owning my life. I've never been so involved with my campus.

As a commuter, this is pretty hard.

Cue Confession #1. I nap in my car.

I am so glad that I have a safe campus, because there are days (like today) when I'm on campus for 13 hours and I just need to take a break and sleep.

In most cities and on most campuses, I wouldn't feel safe doing this. However, my campus is a relatively safe place. And I park in the lot by security-- our security is pretty awesome.

Confession #2. I hate our campus Starbucks.

I can feel the reader's eyes widening in shock. A college student who hates Starbucks? Outrage!
Well, our Starbucks really hurt the business of our local, hole-in-the-wall coffee shop and while it's not the main reason that the coffee shop closed, it still had a negative effect on a local business and that upsets me a bit. Plus, they're coffee was better.

I think I'll turn this into a serial. So, check back tomorrow and I might have another confession of an overworked and underpaid college student.

Now enjoy my reactions to all of the things I had to say.