Working Student: 5 Realistic Jobs For College Students

College students need to focus on their studies in order to succeed. However, some families do not have enough resources to pay for all of the college bills and expenses. Fortunately, there are many available jobs for college students.

She Knows shared some of the most common, flexible and realistic jobs for college students. These jobs can help students pay the bills while pursuing their dreams.

1. Waiter

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Serving food is one of the most common jobs for college students. You can make more than minimum wage with plenty of tips and there are different restaurants that could accommodate your school schedule.

2. Paid college intern

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There are several companies that are willing to pay interns to work for them. The good news is that these companies are usually very understanding when it comes to leaving work for your extra study time.

3. Babysitter

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Being a babysitter is one of the most rewarding jobs for college students especially for those who enjoy being with kids. If you decide to babysit at night, you will also have plenty of time to study while doing your job.

4. Tutor

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Tutoring is a great job for students because it can give you a lot of flexibility. "By tutoring kids online, you have the flexibility of both working from home and creating your own schedule," She Knows explains. It is also a fulfilling job since you will be able to enrich and mold the minds of children.

5. Freelancer

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Freelancing has recently become one of the most popular jobs for college students due to advancements in internet and technology. Freelancing jobs include advertising, bookkeeping, computer programming, copywriting, data entry, editing, event planning, marketing, research, tutoring, transcribing, video editing, web programming and many more, according to Bizammo. Just make sure to choose a freelance job that suits your skills or interests.