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Cassie · 12-15-2006, 09:50 PM

"There are so many opportunities out there for making money while studying. Even if it’s tutoring on the side or finding odd jobs around campus, each situation brings you in contact with someone else who can help bring you closer to your ultimate dreams."

As a full-time student, you'll need to find innovative ways to make money while also having time to do well in your studies. For me, the easiest way was to find a job right on campus. They tend to be the most lenient because they understand the stress of being a student. My first semester in college, I literally got paid to do my homework because I worked at the campus library and had plenty of time to complete my assignments there. It wasn't the best pay. But for the effort involved, it wasn't too shabby.

You could also do tutoring on your own or through your career resource center on campus. If you go through the university, you might get paid less than if you distribute flyers advertising your services. So you'll have to decide which works best for you if you decide to go that route.

I also knew of a girl who started her own business just running errands for people with busy lifestyles around her hometown. She made a pretty penny between classes doing odd jobs a couple or family didn't have time for, like picking up items at the store or dropping off someone's mail.

But I believe the key is to network as much as possible at uni. Professors are an excellent resource. Get to know them each personally if possible (this can be more difficult at larger campuses, but there are ways if you take the initiative). Get involved with projects in your department. Join a club, or start your own, with like-minded individuals and brainstorm off each other. Volunteer for things you are passionate about. This was an excellent way for me to meet people and broaden my horizons.

You want to find something which will give you the flexible to do well on your schoolwork, which doesn't involve a lot of effort, and still allows enough free time for you to build your own endeavor on the side until it can take off on its own.

12-15-2006, 09:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cassie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 212	"There are so many opportunities out there for making money while studying. Even if it’s tutoring on the side or finding odd jobs around campus, each situation brings you in contact with someone else who can help bring you closer to your ultimate dreams." As a full-time student, you'll need to find innovative ways to make money while also having time to do well in your studies. For me, the easiest way was to find a job right on campus. They tend to be the most lenient because they understand the stress of being a student. My first semester in college, I literally got paid to do my homework because I worked at the campus library and had plenty of time to complete my assignments there. It wasn't the best pay. But for the effort involved, it wasn't too shabby. You could also do tutoring on your own or through your career resource center on campus. If you go through the university, you might get paid less than if you distribute flyers advertising your services. So you'll have to decide which works best for you if you decide to go that route. I also knew of a girl who started her own business just running errands for people with busy lifestyles around her hometown. She made a pretty penny between classes doing odd jobs a couple or family didn't have time for, like picking up items at the store or dropping off someone's mail. But I believe the key is to network as much as possible at uni. Professors are an excellent resource. Get to know them each personally if possible (this can be more difficult at larger campuses, but there are ways if you take the initiative). Get involved with projects in your department. Join a club, or start your own, with like-minded individuals and brainstorm off each other. Volunteer for things you are passionate about. This was an excellent way for me to meet people and broaden my horizons. You want to find something which will give you the flexible to do well on your schoolwork, which doesn't involve a lot of effort, and still allows enough free time for you to build your own endeavor on the side until it can take off on its own.