There are many different ways you can earn money while you’re still attending Villanova University, but not all methods are ethical. You can sell things, share information, offer services and so on. Whatever you decide to do to make an income on the side, make sure that it’s not immoral, unethical and most importantly, illegal. If you’re wondering what you can do to scrap up a few bucks every now and then, consider using one of these ways to earn ethical money.
Make and Sell Crafts
Are you good with your hands? If you like to make crafts, like jewelry, paintings and other artsy things, then you can sell them on sites like eBay and Etsy. These are great places to showcase your work to people who are into handmade arts and crafts. Etsy is very easy to set up, which can be used to showcase all of your items in one place. Having your own store doesn’t cost you anything upfront – you just have to share a portion of your profits with them. Art majors should have a holiday with this idea!
Sell Your Research Papers
You worked long and hard on the term papers you submit to professors – why not make a little bit of money on the side from them? There are various sites like Associated Content, which buys all types of content. They pay you per view, so if you have a research paper that was controversial or popular, then you could earn some pocket change per paper. The rate to date is around $1.50 per 1,000 page views. You’ll also come across sites that buy papers and sell them to other lazy students who don’t want to put in the work – avoid those like the plague!
Try Freelance Writing
If you’re into writing, you can go to to sites like Craigslist and freelancewritinggigs.com to find openings. It’s easy to break into this field if you’re willing to accept lower pay. Then once your portfolio fills up, you can shoot for the higher paying gigs. Freelance writing is flexible, allowing you to work whenever you have free time.
Work as a Customer Service Rep
There are many companies right now that have openings for customer service reps. You can do this from the comfort of your apartment, bedroom or dorm room. All you need is a computer and reliable cell phone. You can either answer emails, take incoming calls, make calls or conduct online chats. It’s a part-time gig that can generate a decent income to pay for text books, food and transportation.
Offer Tutoring Sessions
You can tutor fellow students in your school or teens still in high school in your area. If you don’t have time to meet up in person, then have Skype sessions. This is an economical way to teach others and it opens up the door to tutoring folks who live far from you. Advertise your services on Craigslist and see who responds.
There are many other ethical ways you can earn some money while attending school. Give these a shot to see if you like them.