Sometimes the international Student Services Office can help foreign students find jobs on campus consisting of up to 20 hours per week. The position must not displace a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. After the first year, part-time employment off-campus may be possible. However, neither on- nor off-campus jobs will pay high wages. In most universities you can work on-campus and usually the money earned will be credited to your tuition account directly.

Internships are sometimes a required part of the curriculum and are the best way to get introduced into the ‘grown up' working world. Doing an internship gives you an opportunity to expand your CV/résumé, acquire working habits, gain experience and make useful contacts for the future. Although in general, not paid, some internships can be paid or provide benefits, such as metro tickets or restaurant tickets. All universities have Internship Office that will provide you with information and contacts. Local newspapers may publish some internship offers or part-time job offers in their classifieds.