Having passive income as a student is very valuable, allowing you to have a bit of freedom and independence from your parents. It is hard to balance full-time studies with a full-time job during the evenings as it reduces your energy levels and takes the attention away from the studies.
That’s why we recommend finding something you can do at home whenever you have spare time. We have made a list of 9 jobs that can be done at home that require minimal previous experience.
Tutoring
If you are good at math, chemistry, English, or any other subject, you can try online tutoring. This is a great opportunity if you know a foreign language as well. Post your ad on Facebook groups, and you’ll, no doubt, get many offers from people who want to learn.
Freelance writing
If you enjoy storytelling and writing, freelance writing might suit you. You can either search for writing jobs locally or join Upwork where writing jobs about different topics are posted every day, and you can apply to do them. Of course, to increase your chances of landing a freelance job, create a portfolio of all that you have written before – blogs, academic papers, anything.
Transcription
A transcription job might be the easiest one here, as the only thing that you need to do is write a text from an audio file. So, if you can type fast, you will see the money coming in quickly. To do this as a professional, you need to have attention to detail, high WPM, good grammar, and excellent spelling.
Data entry
As a student, you can also apply for freelance data entry jobs. This might seem a bit boring, but it is simple to work that does not require a lot of mental strength as you just need to enter data. Remote data entry jobs can be found in Upwork as well.
Gaming
If you enjoy gaming either video games or playing your favorite casino games on Canadian casino sites, this one’s for you. You can create your own Twitch account and stream how you play online. This, similar to vlogging, does not guarantee a stable income, however, if you get popular, the money will start coming in. If you’re thinking about a gamer job, don’t forget to wear a pair of gaming glasses to protect your eyes while playing!
Blogging
Starting your blog is a great way to get passive income, as you get to decide the topic of the blog and the content, however similarly to gaming the income might not come straight away. In addition, you will need to acquire additional skills such as content writing, marketing, SEO, etc.
Online surveys
Many kinds of research require large amounts of survey recipients to gather a valid sample size. Companies try to study their target audiences, and students need recipients for their research projects. So if you like to share your opinion, this job is for you. Try signing up for Survey Junkie or GrabPoints and start sharing your views.
Testing
Testing, similar to online surveys, is a job for people who like to state their opinion and give feedback. Most companies require you to test their websites or apps to get feedback on what they need to improve in the user experience. So if you know how to dish out constructive criticism and have some technical knowledge, it’s a great gig.
Flipping items
One more way to get extra money while studying is to flip items if you enjoy thrift shopping or regularly catch yourself browsing the Facebook marketplace for great deals. You can use it as an advantage and try to flip those items for higher prices.
Conclusion
To sum it up, there are many options to have an additional job whilst studying. You just need to find the one that suits your schedule and skills.
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