Why it's hot: Good hours, easy work and finding access to materials for assignments.

Why it's hot: Learn while you work and gain insights into an academic career. You could also gain an important faculty reference for grad school, scholarships or jobs.

Why it's hot: It's relatively easy work. Plus, you'll get to see who's breezing through the exam and who's sweating.

Why it's hot: You'll probably have time to catch up on reading while staffing the desk of a dorm or office building.

Why it's hot: Less running around than a restaurant job, and shifts end earlier. Plus, you'll get your daily hit of Caramel Macchiato that's otherwise outside your budget.

Why it's hot: You attend events or hit the student bars promoting a product or giving out flyers. Way more fun than your run-of-the-mill office position, this is a high-profile job that lets you meet tons of new people.

Why it's hot: Tips! Start anywhere to get experience, then work up to higher-end establishments with better tips. If you're a night-owl, tending bar can be a great way to make both a decent hourly wage and tips.

Why it's hot: Many businesses need part-time help and receptionist is an easy entry-level position. Office work is physically less demanding than serving, often at a higher hourly rate.

Why it's hot: Although wages tend to be lower than in hospitality, you may get other perks, like staff discounts (think books, clothes and sporting goods), flexible hours and sometimes a commission.

Why it's hot: The hourly rate is usually good, some departments offer occasional work as well as part-time and you could get an "in" to future work and acquire solid resume content.