Time and money, if you’re a college student these are two things that you probably lack. With the many demands that come along with a full class schedule, a traditional job may be difficult to maintain. On the other hand, without a job the financial burdens of college may be too much for you to handle. So where do you find the middle ground? Side hustles offer opportunities for making income on your own terms. Through modern technology, side-hustles are more accessible now than ever before. Here are some of today’s best side hustles for college students.
Transportation Based Side Hustles:
If you have a car and a smartphone, you already have all the necessary tools for making easy money. With apps such as Lyft, Uber, Doordash, and PostMates dominating the app store, transportation-based side hustles are all the rage. One of the major appeals of this style job is the ability to work whenever you want. Have a gap in between classes? Make a few deliveries! Finish your homework early? Drive a few people with uber!
Babysitting:
This classic side-hustle isn’t just for middle schoolers, in fact, now that you’re college age you’re all the more reliable. The great thing about babysitting is that the hours are usually on weekends, therefore, it won’t interfere with your school life. If you don’t know where to start your babysitting career get connected to a local agency or try looking online. Apps such as Care.com or Sittercity are very popular for connecting caregivers to local clients.
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On Campus Employment:
Did you know that you could work at your college? This is especially helpful if you live on campus and don’t want to worry about commuting. When it comes to balancing work, studying, homework, and classes on campus jobs are perhaps the most flexible. Find what you’re good at whether it’s assisting, tutoring, or administration and inquire from there!
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Stock Photography:
Did you know you could make money off of selling pictures? If you’ve got a camera and an eye for photography stock photos may be just the thing for you. Visual marketing is more prevalent now than ever, especially thanks to social media. Company’s need high quality photos to display on websites, printed materials, and social media and are willing to buy them online. To get started simply upload your work to a third party microstock website such as iStockPhoto, Dreamstime, Shutterstock, 123RF, or Getty Images via Flickr and start selling!
Sell Your Clothes:
We all have clothes we don’t wear anymore and while we once sold them out of garages, today we sell them online. Whether its Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, Poshmark, or offerup there are plenty of places to sell your clothes. Make sure to photograph, describe, and tag the clothes well so that they appeal to more people.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Payton Gilley
Student Author - Spring 2021
