Saving money as a student can be difficult when trying to balance studying, working and enjoying the university lifestyle. What most students don’t know is that there are a variety of ways to earn money whilst at university, without giving up the free and fun lifestyle of being a student.
Dale Grogan, Student Engagement Expert at Skiddle, an event discovery platform, has created a guide to help students earn up to £700 a week whilst at university, from working as a club rep to selling clothes online.
BECOME A SKIDDLE REP
Skiddle reps earn rewards by promoting events to their friends and it’s really simple to sign up. Students can pick which event they represent and by sharing with friends and family they can earn commission from every ticket they have sold through their tracking link. As well as earning commission of around £1-£2 per ticket, Skiddle reps can also earn points to be in with a chance of winning extra cash rewards.
That means if reps sell up to 20 tickets to their mates per week they could have an extra £20 in their pockets.
For more information on becoming a Skiddle rep head to the Skiddle website.
CLUB CUPS
Something that often isn’t promoted in clubs is that there are secret ways to earn money, and it’s really easy! A lot of clubs across the UK will pay customers if they return cups. Although the price of each cup may only be 20p, for example, cup collectors could earn up to £100 a night, if not more, from going around and picking up empty cups. This means that students don’t even need to sign up to the job – instead all they need is to plan a night out, and get collecting!
SELLING CLOTHES
There are plenty of ways to make money through selling unwanted items. These days fashion is changing so fast that there’s always something in a wardrobe that’s never going to be worn again. By using apps like Depop and Vinted, students can sell any unwanted items from their own home and don’t even need to pay for postage, and could earn up to £150 a month. Plus, bonus points for sustainability!
SIDE HUSTLE
Throughout lockdown, a lot people found their inner talents, whether it be baking, knitting or drawing, and many put this to good use. Homemade crafts and items have become evidently more popular since the lockdown, with searches for sewing machines, fabric and thread up 155%, 60% and 310%, and it’s a great way to earn money. Through sites like Etsy, small independent businesses can make money from home, creating designs and items that they enjoy doing and they get to make their own prices.
There are also other talents like beauty and DIY. There are plenty of people looking to treat themselves with self care and getting their nails done is a monthly occurrence. Per set of nails, a customer can pay up to £35 depending on the quality and design. This means that nail techs, on the basis of 5 sets of nails a week could earn up to £175 a week.
Helping others with their DIY tasks can also bring in a large income; offering to help neighbours with gardening, painting and washing the car. This will vary per week but the spring and summer weather would lead to an increase in interest for jobs, giving students the funds to enjoy summer the right way before heading back to university.
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