Tutoring, definitely. You can make a lot of money tutoring, plus, I don't know how much you like teaching mathematics, you might have some fun out of it.

Just out of curiosity though, and I apologise if you've already directly stated it, are you up for any type of job or are you sort of looking for jobs related to mathematics/programming (as you said you had some programming and computer skills which prove useful in an office job, or something)?

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generalebriety

OP

16

trm90

Anyway

Tutoring, definitely. You can make a lot of money tutoring, plus, I don't know how much you like teaching mathematics, you might have some fun out of it.

Just out of curiosity though, and I apologise if you've already directly stated it, are you up for any type of job or are you sort of looking for jobs related to mathematics/programming (as you said you had some programming and computer skills which prove useful in an office job, or something)?

I enjoy tutoring, it's just difficult to find people who want it over the summer and stuff. I'm up for any type of job that isn't, like, shelf stacking or burger flipping. If I don't find anything particularly exciting I'm thinking of applying for a job at the local library or something.

Reply 46

trm90

12

I'm almost certain you can find tutoring, normally it's a very good idea to advertise yourself as a summer tutor at any of the local schools; I would imagine that Year 11 students entering A-levels or IB programmes the following year would be pretty interested in getting their maths up to speed before the next term starts. :smile:

Does the library have a vacancy anyway? Was just thinking, but wouldn't that be a bit of a 'passive' job? Either way, though, it's your choice!

Reply 47

generalebriety

OP

16

trm90

I'm almost certain you can find tutoring, normally it's a very good idea to advertise yourself as a summer tutor at any of the local schools; I would imagine that Year 11 students entering A-levels or IB programmes the following year would be pretty interested in getting their maths up to speed before the next term starts. :smile:

Does the library have a vacancy anyway? Was just thinking, but wouldn't that be a bit of a 'passive' job? Either way, though, it's your choice!

Passive I don't mind. I just don't want it to be soul-destroying. Of course, I'd prefer something intellectually challenging and stuff, but I won't get that.

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andy_cole2

14

library work is sweet ur on at least 7 quid an hour and the council basically arse-rape you with random benefts, depending on where you live. its best to get in touch with the council as opposed to the library itself, because even if they can't give you a job actauly in the library itself they're bound to have something for a cambridge student to do in their holiday. get in contact early because obviosuly if you have time at easter then you could do some training or something bit of networking then you'd be good to roll out the job as soon as the summer comes. the only annoying thing is the council like to put people on tempish work, so they call u up randomly if there's work which is alrite but not if u want work everyday. but then if u can get a job sat in the library it wouldn't matter anyway. plus stamp a couple of books then u can sit and read all day. and if u go cambridge u must love that :wink:

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hermaphrodite

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generalebriety

I haven't learnt those numbers yet.

to put t another way. you have 13 posts per day, me has 6 posts per day

Reply 50

generalebriety

OP

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hermaphrodite

to put t another way. you have 13 posts per day, me has 6 posts per day

Oh noes! I'm 7 posts more sad than you!

Now get out of my thread if you're not going to be helpful, please.

Reply 51

hermaphrodite

15

go an spend your summer in tanzania or ghana or India doing some voluntary work

Reply 52

generalebriety

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hermaphrodite

go an spend your summer in tanzania or ghana or India doing some voluntary work

Ok. Bye!

bye

you could look into teaching English abroad. I did this in Poland with APASS and it was much fun, good to talk about for job interviews and also gives you the chance to do some traveling around during (they have organised trips) and afterwards too.

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Beancounter

Hylean

Some people do. ;yes; Apparently it makes for some very good money.

Yep, you'll be earning money hand over fist (sorry)

First year maths student - what to do in the summer?

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