What are some ways to make extra money while in college?

What unique / innovative ways did you make money while in college?

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• Answer:

  Nothing unique or innovative for me but I have worked a full time job while in college and at one point a full and part time job. I've worked everywhere, fast food, gas station, department store, security guard (that was scary--only lasted one night and quit), warehouse order puller, call center. I saw an ad in the paper once to donate plasma but I knew nothing about the environment and the negative connotation. I got directions to the place but when I pulled up it was trashy and looked like crackheads were going in and out of the place. Needless to say I wasn't letting them stick any kind of needle in me. I had a friend who threw parties for a living while in college. He'd find a location like a club which would make money off the drink sales. Print flyers and/or buy radio advertisement. And then charge anywhere from $10 to $20 cover.