College is hella expensive. Schooling, housing, groceries, events, and more all ads up. Having a job to combat these expenses is helpful, but it can take up too much time. Coming from someone that quit their job before starting college, most full time students do not have time for a regular, scheduled job. Although, from my experience, there are some side hustles that require little time, you can do them on your own schedule, and they benefit you in the end. No, I am not talking about those scam websites where you do a bunch of surveys and get 5 bucks. These are real side hustles that put the $$$ in your bank account.
- Sign up for DoorDash
As someone who actually does DoorDash – it is great! Whether you have rent to pay or just need some extra money, dashing is the way to go. With DoorDash, you can ‘dash’ in any of 4,000+ cities available, and you can set up your own schedule. This means you can dash on weekends, weekdays, or in between classes! You also have the freedom to decline any orders you want and to take breaks when needed. I have found during a 3 hour lunch or dinner shift I can make anywhere from $50-$70! This means that you can make around $20 an hour! All you need to get started is a car and phone – sign up now at https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/?utm_source=dx_signup_midtile_cx_home.
- Sell on Poshmark or Depop
Poshmark and Depop are websites/apps where you can sell clothes, shoes, accessories, and more to anyone in the U.S. You make an account on the app, upload pictures/descriptions of what you are selling, and people will bid on it/buy it! Poshmark also makes it simple by giving you a downloadable shipping label once an item is sold, so the only thing you have to do is drop the item off at the post office. In addition, direct deposit is available on both sites. Sign up for Poshmark at https://poshmark.com/signup?fpm=true. Sign up for Depop at https://signup.depop.com/ .
- Do what you love – and make a profit!
Whether your gift is writing, painting, drawing, or sewing there is a market for everyone. There are so many people out there who would love to have things that you can make! You can start small by making things to sell to family or friends, or selling on Facebook/Instagram. If selling on social media is a hit, you can even start an Etsy! Etsy is a great market for small businesses or people who want to make money off of their gift/talent. It is also another thing that you can do on your own time. Start selling on social media now or sign up for Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/sell.
- Paid internships
Internships are so helpful! Since everyone is going to need job experience at some point for their career, you might as well get paid for it now. There are also many internships that are part-time, so you still have time for classes and homework. To find these internships, Handshake is a helpful tool. They partner with over 800 universities, and they make starting your future easy! Sign up for Handshake now at https://app.joinhandshake.com/student_account_registrations/new#/email.
- Sign up for Rover
Rover is a website where you can be a dog sitter or cat sitter. The website has over one million pet owners that need someone like you! I personally know people who have used this, and they make great money off of it. Rover also background checks everyone and you can video chat the user prior to watching their animals. This makes it safe for everyone involved, so that you do not have to worry! Sign up for Rover now at https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/.