6 Student Side Hustles

Say goodbye to the ‘poor student’ stereotype and take note, babes – there is money to be made with these genius side-gig ideas.

- Noxolo Mafu

1 Campus assistant

Studying at a university can offer wonderful ways to make extra money. Contact your student representative council to find out how you can apply for jobs as a library assistant or a res monitor. These jobs are often paid, offer flexi hours to suit your lecture schedule, and allow you to meet new people. Triple score.

2 Brand rep

You know all those brand activations you see at O-Week? You, too, can sign up to be a representative for a big brand who activates regularly on campus. Red Bull, for example, often has reps on campus. You would need to represent them at relevant events and be the go-to person for all things Red Bull-related. Other opportunities include being a promoter for big parties. You get paid per event, but rates differ from party to party. Make sure you stay in the loop with your campus representatives, and use social media to find out more about local events and DM brands to get involved.

3 Tutor