Sure…you could go get a normal part-time job like your other college buddies, but maybe that’s not for you, maybe you’ve got an itching for something a little outside of the box. There are plenty of other, not-so-traditional ways of earning some extra cash while you’re in college. We make it our goal here at GigCollege to bring you the best ideas (or at least some crazy ones…that just might work!) Every month we will continue to add more and more unique money-making ideas.
Here are a couple to get your brain juices flowing…you can use the Christmas break to get your game plan together!
- Computer Tech | Are you pretty tech savvy? You could be the go-to guy for computer tech needs. Make a name for yourself by always being available to troubleshoot students’ computer problems for a cheap price.
- Guinea Pig | Find out if there are any medical studies being conducted at your school or city, and volunteer to be apart of the study. Most studies will pay pretty decent for what is usually a fairly short ordeal!
- Resumé Writer | If you are good at putting information together in an appealing way, you might consider offering your services to other students (especially juniors/seniors) by writing a resumé for them.
- Tutoring | If you are good at your major or concentration…or anything really, you could be a tutor. A lot of colleges offer positions as tutors, this is nice because you get paid whether anyone shows up or not. You could rent yourself out to desperate students, but that would require getting the student to fork over the cash.
- Create a Website | If you are passionate about something, and it could be anything, why not make a website and write about it! If you continue to publish great content that other people are interested in too, you can make some good money with Google Adsense, serving content related ads on your site. (We’ll be covering this in more detail in another post)
- Sell Your Cells | Your blood plasma cells to be exact. While there are time limits on how often you can donate plasma, it can bank you from $20 to $30 a visit!
- Dissertation Assistant | Know any graduate students that are stressing about their dissertation? Offer yourself as an assistant, proofreading, editing, or researching!
- Campus Food | Get a job with an on-campus food location. You can earn money and more than likely eat for cheap or free!
Look for more unique jobs soon! Make sure to leave feedback on your thoughts about these jobs. Do you have any other unique ideas for making money in college? Leave a comment or send us a message!
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