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Being broke while studying at college or university is guaranteed to make a bad day even worse. You don\u2019t know pure misery until you can\u2019t even afford retail therapy for when you completely flop one of your assignments. That being said, here are some of the more unconventional methods that I used to make some quick cash while in college:<\/p>\n
My flatmate hired me to be his \u2018personal chef\u2019 as he craved more homemade, unprocessed meals after consuming one too many takeaway pizzas and Subway sandwiches. In all honesty, he didn\u2019t pay me that much, but since I also ate a portion of the meals that I\u2019d cooked for him, I managed to save as well as make extra cash. This method is ideal for when you have both time and a genuine passion for cooking. Some examples of the fresh food I made include: shawarma wraps, lasagna, and kabsa (chicken and rice) \u2013 all of which were all fairly easy to make.<\/p>\n
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You have to fill out these surveys like they\u2019re your full-time job to ensure you actually benefit from those 15 minutes you spent answering \u2018Yes\u2019 \u2018No\u2019 or \u2018Don\u2019t Know\u2019 to various questions. Most college surveys, which are typically sent via email, offer good incentives such as meals, Amazon vouchers, cash and electronic devices (iPads\/iPhones)\u2013 all of which I’ve managed to obtain by religiously filling out any surveys emailed to me. They\u2019re not even as time-consuming as most students assume since you can easily complete them while you\u2019re waiting for your food in the oven or sitting aimlessly on buses and trains. Just follow the instructions and make sure you submit your personal details (email and mobile number) at the end of each survey to enter yourself into prize draws.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a talented writer and researcher, consider writing essays as the potential cash earned can be noticeably higher compared to the other methods. I\u2019ve written a few essays for others about topics that I had no business writing about. Beware though, this method is time-consuming and stressful, so only attempt it if writing is certainly your forte and you\u2019ve got time on your hands. After all, no one wants to pay you to write them a shoddy essay.<\/p>\n
There are usually several schools in the same area as colleges and universities, and many include students who require tutoring in subjects like Maths and Sciences. If you\u2019re able to confidently and professionally tutor students at a basic level, then this is definitely a method worth considering. Just ensure you\u2019ve obtained your DBS\/background check, align your tutoring availability with your college\/university timetable and carefully outline what your teaching capabilities are before agreeing to the role.<\/p>\n
If you’re a social butterfly then why not join a student service, such as the careers, library or wellbeing services, at the College\/University that you\u2019re based at to make extra cash? The services don\u2019t tend to ask for too much as they\u2019re well aware you\u2019re a student and so require only a few hours of your time every week for in-person and online promotion across campus and social media. Similar roles include nightclub promotion, which also includes giving out flyers and consistently updating online platforms with the latest events. Plus, you get to meet loads more people and make new friends from various social circles.<\/p>\n
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The last role I’d recommend is to be a lab-rat or a participant in a research project. Many schools, particularly Psychology and Pharmacy, need volunteers to contribute to their findings and case studies. Some roles may not pay cash if it\u2019s being conducted by students, but if you look well enough, you can find ones that will definitely pay you for your contribution. Your job first and foremost would be to locate a suitable study that you\u2019re happy to take part in, as some may involve the use of test drugs rather than plain observation, hence why this method is last on the list. Study what the research topic is and make sure you\u2019re fully comfortable with being a medical guinea pig.<\/p>\n
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