Side Hustles You Can Start from Your Dorm Room (and Actually Stick With)

College is a time for learning, hanging out with friends, and figuring out ways to augment income. Here are some side gigs you could start from your dorm room if you're strapped for money (and let's be honest, who isn't?).

Freelancing in design, writing, video editing

Websites like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer are ideal for selecting paid gigs if you are creative or adept with words. From your college desk, you can offer anything from graphic design to blog writing to video editing.

E- commerce or drop shipping

Launch an online store on sites like Etsy or Shopify. You hardly have to make an upfront investment at all. Drop shipping—your supplier sends goods straight to the customer—means you sell items without keeping inventory.

Services Related Virtual Assistants Provide 

Are you adept at organisation? Work as a virtual assistant providing services. Always in demand are chores like email responses, social media management, and scheduling.

Content Creation (Blogging, YouTube, Instagram) 

Though it takes time, if you are consistent, it can become a long-term income source. Launch a blog or a YouTube account. Profit from sponsored material and affiliate marketing.

Sale Old Items (textbooks, clothing, tools) 

Your old stuff might occasionally bring some money. Post items you no longer need—books, clothes, tools—on sites like OLX or Vinted.

Online Coaching or Tutoring 

If you excel in a topic, why not share that with others? There is always a market for academic tutoring as well as for niche skills like programming, cooking, or fitness.

In essence, the best thing about it is you can run these chores from your dorm room. Try one (or two) that fits you and convert your free time into extra money.