7 Ideas To Earn Money As A Student That Do Work

We have all been poor students, it is the truth. More than one of us has had to find some other ways to "kill tigers" to earn money as a student , so here are 5 ways I used to make ends meet while in college.

Whether it's because you don't have time or because you're not old enough to be employed, there are many options to generate extra income while you study. In addition, these options are quite attractive and in some you can earn quite well. I assure!

Before going to the list of options, it is important that you have a monthly spending budget determined in order to know how much you want to earn . 

This is very important, because I know many people who do not do it and at the end of the day they realize that what they did was not enough and they still end up in the red.

The objective is not only to obtain income that allows you to  make ends meet , but also to learn to save with very simple guidelines and you will also learn different skills that can open more doors for you in the future.

1. Sell things you no longer use

It was my favorite option to generate money as a student and to this day I still do it (even though I graduated a long time ago lol). 

You would be surprised at the amount of money you can have standing on things you accumulate, so much so that I can tell you that when I decided to leave Mexico one of the ways I saved the most money was by selling 80% of my things.

This allowed me to not only get out of part of my credit card debt but also gave me a "cushion" to start in a new city. Once you try it, it will change your life.

There are many applications to sell second-hand products.  In addition, this type of consumption has become very popular in recent years because of how accessible and ecological it is.

The options vary a lot depending on where you are, I leave you several options:

Platforms to sell second-hand in Latin America

Each country has its own, I really recommend you search our beloved Google classifieds platforms and it will help you better, but the ones I know are:

• Free market

• eBay

• Second-hand (they are in Mexico)

• Go Trendier (they are in Colombia and Mexico)

• OLX (several countries)

In addition to the apps, you can take a look at the Facebook Marketplace, it's incredibly trendy. You will see that the icon for this option appears on the left side of your profile.

2. Babysit in your spare time 

Being a babysitter or babysitter at night or picking up the children after school is a job for college students without experience that is highly sought after. 

• It is a  part-time job compatible with your studies.

• It offers flexibility in schedules since it is possible to work for hours and even for several families. 

• If it's your turn at night, you have the option of being able to study while the baby or child sleeps. All this without losing sight of the little one.

• It is a well-paid job. The rates are much higher than what a food delivery person or any other job for young students charges. 

3. Give private lessons

Since the bilingual education system in English was introduced in most schools, many parents have been seeking support for their children in this language. According to CIS data, no less than 61.4% of Spaniards do not speak English. 

Thousands of families are faced with an added problem: what to do when you have to help children with homework? Therefore, if you have a high level of English, you are in luck.

 

4. Work as a dog walker or sitter

Love for animals is the main requirement of this student job. The best thing is that it is an hourly job, so you can combine your work with your studies. You can discover how to earn extra money as a student thanks to platforms like Walk Dogs.

In addition to walking dogs, you can take care of them in your own home for seasons. Many people are looking for caregivers for their summer vacations or weekends. Do not miss the opportunity to increase your income without too much effort or qualification!

 

5. Carpool

How to earn extra money as a student can be very simple by sharing a car. Whether you have a driver's license or not,  sharing transport will mean tremendous savings. Not only is it ecological but it is also very economical. 

If you have your own vehicle, you can use applications like  BlaBlaCar. If you study outside your city and you travel almost every weekend, it is a great option. You can charge for each passenger you take on board on a trip. Not only will you not pay for gas, but you can also earn extra money.

 

6. Offer experiences through Airbnb

Did you know that in addition to renting your apartment for seasons on  Airbnb, you can offer experiences? Are you an ax in the kitchen and want to take courses to teach how to cook paella? Offer personalized tours of neighborhoods in your city? 

Do you know how to get along fluently in other languages ​​to offer "experiences" to foreign tourists? 

Excursions, guided tours, cultural walks... You can earn extra money thanks to this platform that puts you in contact with thousands of tourists who visit its website every day. 

 

7. Sell your notes online

How to earn extra money as a student is easy to discover thanks to websites that sell notes online. No more giving free notes to those who have decided to skip classes. Now this practice will allow you to earn income to make ends meet.