With every passing generation, the world seems to change with increasing rapidity, and student life is no different. If you are at university right now, your parents will probably tell you that their own undergraduate days in the 1980s or 90s seem like yesterday. Yet their reminiscences of student life will sound as alien to you as yours do to them.

However, there is certain to be one topic on which you, your parents and even your grandparents can connect. The need, as a student, to lay your hands on some extra cash to fund at least some semblance of a social life in what are, after all, supposed to be the best years of your life. The problem is one that transcends the generations. But how do the best solutions in 2019 compare with those in 1989?

Head for the casino

If someone had suggested this as a way to make some cash back in the 1980s, they would have been certified as insane. But the online age has brought new opportunities, and if you make smart use of the free offers, you can make a tidy sum at minimal risk. Of course, you still need to play smart, even if you are playing with someone else’s money, if you want to come out a winner. Suppose you decide to play roulette at CasinoEuro, for example. Stick to the even money wagers (eg red or black, odd or even) and play for a set period of time or with a particular target in mind when it comes to winning. When you reach that point, stop, bank your winnings, and come back another time.

Complete surveys

Surveys have also been around for decades, but it is only in recent years that they have become profitable. This is the information age, and research companies will pay good money to those willing to take time to provide them with data on everything from shopping habits to leisure activities. Also, it is worth signing up with Swagbucks as a way to earn some passive income simply by surfing the net or playing some online games.

Start your online empire

30 years ago, nobody had even heard of a blog. Today, practically everyone has got one, and if you put a little time and effort into it, it can start to earn you some serious money. To make yours stand out, you will need to make sure it is about something you are genuinely passionate about. That way, adding content and engaging with others via social media will be a pleasure, not a chore. Starting a blog is easy, and once it is attracting traffic, you can monetise it in a number of ways, for example through ads or affiliate marketing.

Get a job

Not every money making scheme demands smart use of tech. Sometimes the old methods are the best, and students have been making extra income through part time jobs since time immemorial. Whether it is in the local bar, fast food joint or supermarket, there are always part time jobs where you can fit the hours around your studies.

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