How To Start Earning Money While Studying?

 While most feel that they had the time of their lives during their college days, many students can utilize this time to generate income and create opportunities that may develop into something big in the future. This article will discuss how students can earn money during their college years.

Online Surveys

Online surveys are one of the most popular methods for students to earn money. Companies are always looking out for people to test their products and services. For students who wish to make money while pursuing their studies, filling out such online surveys can be an excellent source of income; however, most of these surveys pay relatively smaller amounts, and the ones that pay better are hard to find and less in number. One of the best websites where you can earn money through surveys is Swagbucks.

Web Searching

While this may sound improbable, you can easily earn money by searching on the internet. One of the best ways for college students to make money online is that this kind of work does not require you to commit any time. This idea was developed by a company called Qmee.com. All you have to do is install an add-on to your browser, and you can earn money by searching for things online. While searching, you may find that some of the results are sponsored along with the regular search results. This is an exciting money-making opportunity, especially for students, as there is no limit on the earnings.

Reviewing

For tech-savvy college students, reviewing apps and websites can be an excellent opportunity. One can easily earn a good amount of money by browsing and reviewing sites. All this has been made possible through UserTesting.com. Usually, it takes less than twenty minutes to review a website, and you are paid around $10. There are no time constraints, making it ideal for college students.

'Get Paid To' Sites 

Get-Paid-To or GPT sites are other excellent possible sources of income for students. These sites are like online surveys, but the difference is that you are rewarded with vouchers or cash for completing certain online activities. You are also paid for activities like playing games or downloading apps. For students, it is one of the easiest ways to make money.

Selling Notes  

As a student, maintaining notes is nothing new for you, but you can also turn it into an excellent source of income. If you do not mind sharing your messages, then there are online platforms where you can sell them. You have to upload the summaries and name your price; you will be paid every time a student downloads it. Sites like Nexus Notes are ideal platforms for such purposes and are free to use.

Selling Course Books 

As a student selling your course books is an easy way to earn money. New students prefer second-hand books over new ones, and therefore, if you can convince other students from your batch to sell their textbooks once they are finished, it can turn into an exciting business prospect. While you can conduct this type of business offline by advertising your books within your university campus, you can also take the help of Amazon Marketplace and take the business online. However, you must keep in mind that Amazon may charge you a commission.

Rent Parking Space 

Many college students have parking spaces in their accommodation. If you do not use that space, you can rent it out and have a passive source of income. Many of these student accommodations are in busy areas, and there is a high probability that people living in such locations are looking for empty spaces to park their vehicles. Even people who travel daily can rent your space to save the parking charges. If you can advertise your space on platforms like JustPark, you can develop a steady revenue stream.

Becoming Life Model 

If you do not have any inhibitions about taking off your clothes and are comfortable with your body, then life modeling can be a lucrative option. All you need to do is sit and let the artists paint or sculpt pictures of you. Many online sites specialize in such kinds of exchanges. Apart from earning money, such an experience could also be a future career.

Watching Videos 

Another way for students to earn money is by doing something that most students spend their entire time doing – watching videos. Several online sites pay you to sit back and watch videos. For students, it is a win-win situation as it could be done simultaneously along with studying. There are several kinds of videos, including tutorials, advertisements, and even music videos, but there may be some restrictions on the number of videos you can watch each day.

Enter Contests  

Many students enter exciting competitions where they can win significant money. Even though college students are less likely to win such competitions, there may be exceptions, where if a student wins, can have money and fame of a lifetime.  

 

These days college is not only about acquiring knowledge but also creating a path for yourself that will serve you even after you have finished your studies. The above-mentioned ways can not only help in earning a little extra but may also set you on the path to becoming financially independent.