But question is, how did you make that extra $$$?

Pathetic I know

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cor contritum et humiliatum Deus non spernet

seriously... how the fuck else?

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Leo the Lion

how many hours a week did you work n such?

Due to the nature of my degree, it's pretty much impossible for me to get a job during the school year, apart from being a teaching assistant (which I'll be doing next year).  Usually working in the summer makes me enough bling for tuition and books for the year (along with scholarships).

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You'd think a thousand miles would be enough,
I guess I'll keep walking.

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and how hard is it to get a job when there's like 10000 kids who probably are looking for a job as well in a 10mile radius

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Sign up for work study with the university to see if you're eligible.  That's an easy way to earn money towards your tuition and maybe even a little extra. I do it and I love the job the university assigned me- I work at an ice rink! I have to work a minimum of like 7 hours a week to make enough towards my tuition (it's like $400 but hey it's something) and if I work extra hours, I get the money sent to me. :)  

If you're interested, talk to the financial aide office at your school to get more info.  The sooner the better.  

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