College is expensive, we get it. As a student finding genuine work can be difficult sometimes, especially when you have to balance it with your studies. Adding your common university expenses, money can be a real problem.
However one thing that you can start doing right now is a side hustle; a small job you run on the side with your important work. We’ve curated a list of ten great side hustles that you can start right now!
1. Flipping
One of the first business ventures that most people just starting to make their own money enter is flipping. Flipping is simple: you buy something for a low prices, usually something used or on a big discount, and you resell it for a higher price.
In order to do this right however you need to make sure what you are buying has a very low price when compared to the market, that way you maximize your profit. You can start right now by buying some used clothes online and reselling them on websites like Ebay. It’s one of the quickest ways to make a decent amount of money as a student.
2. Food delivery
Food delivery is a very popular thing on college campuses. More and more people are ordering online nowadays, making delivery driving a growing job in demand.
You, as a student, can take advantage of this new trend by getting a delivery job for either a specific store or a service like UberEats. When you get the order request, all you need to do is pick it up from the store and take it to its destination. It’s a pretty easy job if you can drive well, and the money on the side does help.
3. Get a repairman job
Whether you live in a city, suburban neighborhood, or countryside, a repairman is always an in-demand job. Many people cannot do repair jobs around the house, and so if you have the skill for it you should always consider doing repairman jobs in your area. Local Facebook groups, social media pages, and in-person flyers are all great ways to get your first gig. If you can get ads in local businesses this can propel your work further.
The money you can make from being a repairman varies, but people are willing to pay high prices for the line of work, making it a great side hustle that, if you’re good at it, is fairly easy.
4. Start an Etsy shop
If you’re one of those students who are more artistic, you should try opening an Etsy store. Etsy is a website that allows you to start your own handmade goods shop. It’s gotten very popular over the past few years and people have been making genuine streams of income off of it. If you enjoy making high-quality crafts, this could very-well be your next side hustle.
5. Start a tutoring gig
Maybe your talents don’t sit in repair-work or crafting. Maybe you’re a diligent student. Why not try tutoring?
If you have a knack for math, science, languages, or really any subject covered in school then tutoring might be the thing for you. It’s an easy way to make money as all you need to do is hold sessions where you teach someone something you already know about. If you utilize the common marketing techniques of local and social media advertisements, you can get a gig off the ground fairly easily.
And if you get the right clients, you can start making significant amounts of money, which is amazing for a college student.
6. Offer pet-walking services
Pet-walking services are a needed service no matter where you live. It’s an especially popular service in city areas where people may not have much time to spend with their pets. As such, offering dog or cat walking jobs might be a good business venture, although it might take more time than others on this list.
This line of work can be advertised in the same manner as the rest, but there are special platforms made for pet-walkers to find jobs.
7. Start a lawn-mowing business
A lawn mowing business is a simple yet effective business to start that can earn you a noticeable amount of money in a short amount of time. If you live in an area with lots of empty lawn space, such as a suburban neighborhood or rural area, and you have the tools for it, a lawn-control business might be a good idea for you. You may also have an edge as a local student when it comes to advertising, as many home owners are willing to pay more for community-based services.
8. Shovel driveways during winter
If you have the time for it during the winter season you could try shoveling driveways. It only requires some time out of your day and a snow shovel. You could start by going door-to-door on a snowy day and directly offering your services.
9. Take up a lifeguard job
This side-hustle is good if your area is one with lots of pools or is near a large source of water, such as a river or beach. As long as you can swim well, a lifeguard job is a great idea. The pay tends to be good, and as long as you know the rules and procedures of your local body of water, it’s a pretty efficient side-gig.
10. Pet-sitting
You know how the old saying goes: Those who can’t dog-walk, dog-sit.
Okay, maybe that’s not how it goes, but it is true!
Petsitting is a great idea for someone who wants a high-paying side gig but doesn’t want to always be actively outside working. The positive edge pet-sitting has over other pet-related side jobs is the fact that you can be much more flexible with your scheduling. Maybe you want to walk pets. You can do that. Maybe you want to take care of people’s pets while they’re on vacation. You can do that too.
You can even start with family members’ pets if you’d like, making this one of the best side gigs to get started in.
