College life can be demanding, and students often find themselves struggling to balance academics, college activities, and social life, and if they need to earn money on top of that, the pressure goes up even further.
Finding a job that offers flexibility and suits the college schedule can be quite a challenge. However, thanks to the rise of remote work and the gig economy, students can now find full-time/part-time, or project-based jobs that cater to their needs.
Many online jobs are student-friendly, offer flexible schedules, and can be done from anywhere. Imagine earning money in between classes or during lunch breaks in the college cafeteria?
In this post, we will explore some remote job opportunities that are perfect for college students. Let’s go!
1. Squadhelp
Do you consider yourself creative? Then you should check SquadHelp and participate in branding contests where you submit unique name ideas or logo designs to companies. It’s a simple process, if your idea is selected you win a cash award!
Here’s how it works:
Simply submit your ideas in naming, slogan, or logo contests. Contest holders will rate the ideas and provide feedback. If your idea is selected you get paid.
You’ll need to have a verified PayPal account. Once you join, you will be assigned active contests so you can start participating immediately. And if you’re wondering if you have to participate in all contests assigned to you, the answer is no – it’s up to you!
Only the winner of the contest earns the cash award. So how much does a contest winner take? As per Squadhelp’s FAQ, typically, it is between $100 and $300, some contests, however, may have a higher award amount.
2. SliceThePie
Next stop Slicethepie. If you are into music, fashion, and accessories you’ll enjoy this platform while also earning on the side.
Here’s how it works:
You get paid to write reviews on new songs, fashion items, accessories, and commercials before they are released. Your reviews go directly to the artists, fashion designers, and others to provide them with feedback.
Once you are registered on the platform you’ll be able to choose which category you’d like to participate in. For music, you’ll listen to a track and then start writing the review, commenting on what you liked/disliked about it.
If you decide to review fashion, you’ll be tasked with viewing pictures of products and commenting on the design, material, and whether you would buy them.
Sounds interesting? So how do you get paid?
Slicethepie reviewers get paid for each review they submit. The better your review, the bigger the bonus payment. You can easily withdraw your earnings to your PayPal account once you’ve reached the $10 minimum threshold.
3. Wordvice
Are you one of those students who enjoy proofreading their classmates’ college work? Now, you might be able to receive more than just a cup of coffee from that grateful colleague for your efforts.
Wordvice is an international English editing company that is constantly looking for talented and experienced freelance editors to join their team!
With Wordvice, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere as long as you can secure stable internet and have access to Microsoft Word.
How does it work?
You register, then you set your availability and workload. Wordvoice will assign you available work based on suitable background experience and your availability. The more you work, the more you earn, and Wordvice promises to deliver a steady inflow of work orders to keep you busy.
They also offer training, feedback, and skill-building tools to help you improve your editing skills.
What do you bring to the table?
As long as you have native fluency in English, experience in editing, and a keen eye for detail, you’re qualified to apply!
The pay rate is not included and it’s subject to discussion upon application.
4. Sorenson
This is another service that provides remote jobs with flexibility for students.
Sorenson is a leading language services provider, offering communication tools for the deaf and hard-of-hearing people. One of the positions they hire for is captioning agent.
As the captioning agent, you will be responsible for transcribing telephone conversations so that those with hearing loss can read what their caller is saying – this will make anyone doing this job extra useful.
You will be expected to join a phone call and type down everything you hear word for word. The pay is usually $12/hr, although this could vary based on the location.
Where do you start?
To become captioning agent, you must be available for a training and interview process. You must also pass a typing test for accuracy and speed. To begin, simply sign up on Sorenson site.
5. Studydrive
Here is a platform that will capture the attention of students who enjoy dedicating their time to helping their college peers.
Studydrive is an online platform where students can share their knowledge and earn rewards. In simple terms, students upload lecture notes, study materials, and exam examples and get paid for them.
How cool is that? Your efforts are rewarded by two, you learn and earn at the same time.
Here are the details:
To succeed all that is needed is a laptop and the materials you took down during your college classes. To get started, simply sign up on Studydrive, upload the study materials, and start sharing your knowledge. You get paid for every download and up to €500 per semester!
6. BunnyStudio
Now, this one is close to our hearts as they offer corporate jobs on a 4-day week schedule. However, let’s focus on their platform.
BunnyStudio is a platform for professionals who are interested in creative services like voice-overs. So if you are one of those people with a voice like a radio host this platform is for you.
What does it take to earn on BunnyStudio?
You sign up and once you are accepted you will use BunnyStudio to narrate or impersonate characters, and your David Letterman-like voice will start earning money for you. The average income potential for voice artists is $39.00/hr.
There is no guarantee of work availability as it depends on factors such as client demand and competitiveness.
Wrap-up
It’s been great discussing these remote job opportunities, and I hope some of them come in handy for you.
We aimed to demonstrate how beneficial these jobs can be in creating the necessary flexibility to prioritize your studies and other important aspects of your life.
As everyone’s circumstances are unique, we strive to provide job opportunities tailored to individual needs.
Stay tuned as we expand the list!