College side hustles
College life can get expensive, picking up fun side hustles is a simple way to save and make money while being a student.
Food delivery
Delivery drivers, through DoorDash and Uber Eats, can create their schedule as well as select their deliveries. Base payment for drivers starts at two dollars, and drivers also receive 100% of the tip on each order. Food, grocery, and retail delivery is a good option for students because of its adaptability and accessibility. One must have a valid driver’s license, a phone, auto insurance, and an eligible vehicle.
Photography
Whether it’s taking senior photos, capturing memories for friends, or a couples photoshoot; photography combines artistic expression and monetary reward. Setting affordable prices while building a portfolio allows photographers to get their name out and book more gigs.
Being a brand ambassador
Brand ambassadors promote companies and products in a positive light. This side hustle combines social media and marketing. Some examples of this are the Amazon Influencer Program and Kale. The Amazon Influencer Program is an extension of Amazon’s Affiliate Program that brings product-related content from influencers to Amazon to assist customer research. Kale is a rewards program that provides ways to earn money while promoting one’s favorite products and brands.
Tutoring online
Tutoring allows students to use their academic strength in areas such as math, science, music, or foreign languages as a means of monetary gain. This side hustle is available at most colleges and online.
Selling stuff online
Selling new and used items online is an easy way to earn money utilizing one’s belongings or creations. Users can sell new and used clothing on platforms such as Depop and Poshmark. Facebook Marketplace and Ebay is a popular place to sell vintage items. For crafty college students, Etsy is an online marketplace where users sell and buy unique items.
Freelancing
Freelancing gives students a flexible, self-employment option. This side hustle can take niche skills and interests and turn them into cash. Freelance opportunities are available in a variety of industries, such as web design, coding, proofreading, editing, accounting, and graphic design.
Cleaning houses
Students with a knack for cleaning can offer their services to others who struggle to keep their space clean. One can earn money by vacuuming, dusting, mopping, doing laundry, and other chores for the community.
Walking dogs
This side hustle is for pet lovers and students who enjoy the outdoors. Building a dog walking clientele starts on social media or community bulletin boards. This flexible side hustle allows college students to build their schedule around classes and homework.
If you're looking to stay on Lee’s campus, the student employment office has a website listing local jobs and internships. Details such as pay, certain requirements and flexibility are located on the student employment job board on Portico.
