This year I was fortunate enough to land a Work Study position as an usher/front of house person for the School of Music’s Wednesday Noon Hour concert series. It was a really great experience and right now I am going to tell you why in the form of a bulleted list because frankly I like bulleted lists:
- My coworkers were lovely and my boss was incredibly kind. Many times she said to me, “Have I told you how glad I am to have you on the team?”
- The work was enjoyable and related to my field. If I ever want to put on my own concert or help someone else put one on, or if I want to go into concert production, I know how to do it.
- I got to listen to lots of great musicians.
- Sometimes, if there were evening concerts, I’d get to eat reception food. Nom nom nom.
- The hours were very manageable (on average two hours per week, for my particular position) and fit right into my class schedule.
- The pay was good.
- I was given plenty of opportunity to grow and to take responsibility, without feeling overwhelmed and still having support when I needed it.
- I definitely improved my problem solving skills.
Overall a very positive experience and I look forward to going back next year!
That's me! I'm a fourth year, introverted, Winnipeg-hailing, blog-writing, cookie-eating, harp-playing, yoga-doing, blanket-knitting music student at UBC. I'm always trekking around campus in my Pumas and massive black backpack, and if you spot me, come say hi! It would be nice to know someone actually reads these things!
