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Employment and Self-Help

F Y O U must work in order to attend the University of Illinois, first get a clear conception of the expenses involved. Look under the heading, " W h a t Will It Cost?" Plan to work only if a careful survey of costs and of funds available show that you must do so. There are always more needy applicants for work than there are jobs to be had. You may, therefore, deprive some other student of his one opportunity for an education if you take a job which you do not absolutely need. As jobs are assigned on the basis of actual need and of ability to serve the employer, rather than the order of application, it is not worthwhile to come to the campus far in advance of the opening of the University. More than one-third of the students earn a part of their expenses while attending the University. A few earn sufficient to meet nearly all of the cost of attendance, but students capable of doing this are rare indeed. Students hold jobs of every description, although nearly sixty percent of the men and fifty percent of the women who are working have jobs for room or for room and board. A new student must keep in mind that most places are filled at the close of each year by those already in the University, and that he cannot expect to step immediately into a job when he reaches the campus. H e should have available a cash reserve of at least $250. W i t h a smaller amount his financial condition would be so precarious as to endanger his health and academic standing. The Dean of Women's Office helps women students to find work for room and board in private homes, and inquiries concerning these positions should be sent to that office. Cash jobs have been increasingly scarce during the last few years, as the employment situation of the campus reflects the economic condition of the entire country. On the whole, it is not wise for a student to attempt to earn his expenses unless it is absolutely necessary, and it should never be tried except by those who are mature and physically vigorous and have considerable power of mental concentration. If you must have work, come to the Bureau as soon as possible after reaching the campus. The opportunity to give help to needy students is welcomed by everyone connected with the Bureau. Director of Student Employment Bureau—Dwight F. Bracken Office of the Dean of Men, 152 Administration Building. All communications regarding employment should be sent to the Director.

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H E M E N of the University of Illinois live in a variety of types of homes: privately owned dormitories, fraternity houses, boarding houses, and private homes. The prices vary with the quality; the average is eight to twelve dollars a month. Cheaper rooms may be secured and more expensive places are available. It is never wise to rent rooms by mail. Board is also secured in a variety of places: some dormitories serve; fraternities serve their members; boarding houses and private homes offer meals. Many students eat at boarding clubs, restaurants, tea rooms, lunch rooms, and cafeterias. The average price is about $30 per month. T h e Y.M.C.A. has offered as one of its services the listing of rooms for men. The Independent Council, non-fraternity men's organization, maintains a room directory at the Student Center in the Union Building. It also publishes and distributes a useful room directory. There are three university residence halls which offer living accommodations for women students. T h e dining rooms are in charge of well-trained dietitians. Each hall is in charge of a chaperon. Prices range from $300 to $372 for the school year. Letters of inquiry and requests for room application blanks should be addressed to the Dean of Women. Three cooperative houses are provided for girls who wish to economize on expenses. The girls plan a schedule of duties, each working approximately one hour a day. Application blanks are secured from the Dean of Women's Office. Presbyterian Hall, McKinley Hall, and many private homes in Champaign and Urbana also furnish room and board for women students. Light housekeeping rooms are available. Room lists are furnished by the Office of the Dean of Women. An undergraduate woman may live in any home which is approved by this office. Some girls work for room and board in private homes, and the Dean of Women's Office helps students to find these positions.

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