I was in this situation in college as well. I was writing code for minimum wage as part of work-study program to help pay my tuition. I looked at the larger pi

I was in this situation in college as well. I was writing code for minimum wage as part of work-study program to help pay my tuition. I looked at the larger picture. I was gaining experience. It wasn't costing me gas as I was already at the college each day. I worked with great people that I still communicate with to this day. I was offered a full-time job at the college after I graduated.