| Financing college seems like hard work. But if you | | | | I posted applications on or near campus. These |
| like what you do, you can have fun, too. Take a | | | | two didn't pay much, but I could schedule it |
| look at 4 of the weirdest ways to make a buck | | | | whenever I wanted. The credit card job was only |
| and earn a credit. | | | | limited by my effort and imagination. You can find |
| First of all, I want to keep this clean. You won't | | | | similar opportunities to finance your college fees if |
| find anything illegal. No crazy publicity stunts like | | | | you look. |
| that magician that freezes himself - David Blaine. | | | | 3. Party Organizer, you know, rent a house boat, |
| And no wacky ideas that don't really work for | | | | hire a band, pass out fliers, charge a cover. |
| anybody, like betting on the Iditarod or doubling | | | | Borrow or buy some kickin' speakers, and collect |
| down on your favorite NBA team because their | | | | money at the door. If you try this, be sure to |
| luck has to change... | | | | follow all of the rules with regards |
| Let's get on to some solid ideas that might be a | | | | to...refreshments. Seriously, don't get yourself in |
| little kooky, but have worked for others. I'll | | | | trouble, it's not worth it. Offer a free van to give |
| mention at least 4, but you should get several | | | | rides home, and pay a friend to DJ. |
| other ideas as you read. Financing a college | | | | 4. Campaign Clean Up while I've never done this |
| degree should help you get through, not be all | | | | myself, I have a friend who has. He said one |
| drudgery. With that in mind, here's the first. | | | | candidate offered him $9000 for clean up. I can't |
| 1. Wilderness Guide, also known as a fishing guide, | | | | say that is typical because he was in a large city. |
| hunting guide, trail guide, river guide, climbing guide, | | | | But it was a good fee, and you do the work |
| and so on. Believe it or not, this one happens all | | | | quickly, for about 2 weeks after the election. You |
| the time. I have family members and friends who | | | | take down signs and posters, and get rid of them. |
| have worked this one, and you can, too. You | | | | Now would be a good time to start looking for |
| need to know something about an area, or know | | | | customers. And if you get busy, you could |
| someone who does who will teach you. You can | | | | employ other college students to help. |
| even apply for a job on the Colorado river taking | | | | Give these a try, or think of some of your own. |
| groups down the rapids. If you like the outdoors, | | | | Planning ahead for the summer can help a great |
| this could work for you. | | | | deal. Keep looking for opportunities, and |
| 2. Advertising Rep, an experience from my own | | | | remember, it's not forever. Unless you like it - |
| past. I went to truck stops and changed the | | | | then it could be the beginning of a great future. |
| posters around. I also repped a credit card where | | | | |