Most "side hustle" advice is written by people who forgot what it's like to have a 9am lecture and a 2pm lab.

Here's what actually works when you have 10-15 free hours a week:

1. Freelance writing / editing — Your classmates need papers proofread. Local businesses need blog posts. You already write 20+ pages a week for classes — might as well get paid for the skill.

2. Reselling — Thrift stores near college towns are goldmines. Buy $5 jackets, sell for $40 on Depop. The learning curve is 2 weeks.

3. Tutoring underclassmen — If you passed Calc 2 or Organic Chem, freshmen will pay you $25-40/hr.

4. Digital products — Notion templates, study guides, cheat sheets for your major. Build once, sell forever.

5. Social media management — Local restaurants and shops need someone to post for them. Charge $300-500/month per client.

The key? Pick ONE, go hard for 30 days, then decide if it's working. Jumping between hustles is why most people stay broke.

Want the full playbook with templates, scripts, and a community of students building together? That's what Graducash is for.