On SNU’s campus, many students serve as student workers or participate in work-study programs. Students can be found working all over campus in numerous positions that all require different skills.
Senior psychology major Jose Ramos works as a tutor and teaching assistant for lower division Human Anatomy. He aids in leading labs and supporting content retention through repetition, walking through diagrams, and exam and practical preparation. He works to provide different explanations of course content to help concepts cement in students’ minds and bring in more real world application examples.
Ramos explains that teaching is not a simple thing.
“Teaching is not simply about knowing the content yourself, but about helping someone gain the understanding to succeed,” he stated.
When asked what his favorite thing was about being a teachers assistant, Ramos commented, “Being able to see students’ confidence grow throughout the course.”
Sophomore theology major Jaxon Mott works as both a writing tutor and a student worker in the library. He began both positions during the second semester of his freshman year.
As a writing tutor, he helps students revise their papers and offers assistance for citing, formatting, and grammar. At the library, Mott helps at the circulation desk to check resources in and out.
“I’ve gotten to get to know a lot of new people including the librarians, staff members, and students,” Mott said. “Getting to work with these people has been a great joy and blessing.”
Through his jobs, he has become a better writer, learned how to shelve books for both the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal systems, and improved in communication with staff and students.
Alexis Leal, a junior multidisciplinary studies major in pastoral ministry and psychology, works as a barista in the SNU Coffee Shop and as a social media intern for SNU Creative. At the Coffee Shop, she prepares Starbucks coffee and drinks for students across campus. As a social media intern for @snu1899, she creates video content showcasing daily life at SNU.
“Whether it is serving someone a drink or creating content, I see how God can use small, everyday interactions to make people feel welcomed and connected,” she conveyed.
She enjoys getting to create new relationships with other students through her work and has learned how small things can make large impacts.
Sophomore psychology major Lily Kenworthy works for SALT as the Women’s Student Society (WSS) president. She hosts biweekly affinity meetings where female students gather for a time of fellowship, Bible study, fun, concluding each meeting with a time of prayer requests and worship.
“My favorite part of being WSS president is the opportunities I get to serve and connect with other students,” Kenworthy mentioned. “Watching students enjoy events and find community at my meetings are some of the most rewarding parts of my job.”
As a part of SALT, Kenworthy works to plan and host events throughout the year to bring students together.
Student workers remain an integral part of SNU campus life, providing opportunities for academic aid, belonging, food, and campus culture.
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