Communication Science
Social content creator
As a Communication Science student, you will specialise in the field of communication, social media and marketing: skills that come in quite handy for a part-time job as a social content creator! Many companies and start-ups are looking for students who can manage their socials, create content and know how to reach the target group. Working a part-time job as a social content creator is therefore the ideal way to gain hands-on experience and boost your CV!
Engineering
DesignLab
If you’re interested in a creative, yet also technical job, then be on the lookout whenever the DesignLab is hiring. The DesignLab is the university’s hub for creative design projects, and their facilities include a wide range of workshops where students can work on their projects (including 3D printing, wood working, and so on). Aside from that, the DesignLab also participates in various designing events, such as the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. Working in the DesignLab allows you to give voice to such projects, supervise the workshops, and unleash your creativity across the lab!
Repairperson
If you’re studying engineering, and you like taking things apart and making them right, then you could probably make a small business out of it. You could help your friends and family out (for a small fee) by fixing broken phones, computers, and other types of electronics, while simultaneously improving your knowledge of how these things work. You could work at a general electronic repair shop that’s already established itself, or you could just casually tell your friend that their broken phone might not need to be so broken anymore if they pay you just right.
Bike repairer
While similar to the repairperson mentioned previously, a bike repairer specialises in one thing only: bikes. If you’re in the Netherlands, this is good business indeed, as probably hundreds of people encounter problems with their bikes in the span of a single day. If you don’t mind putting in a little elbow grease and getting your hands dirty, then this could definitely be the side-job for you. To me, as a mechanical engineering student, bicycles are an enigma and every time I’ve tried to repair mine a new problem pops up, so props to these handypeople.
Woodworking
If you have the technical experience to create good, functioning designs, the artistic eye to make these designs look great, and the means to cut, engrave and sand large pieces of wood, then woodworking might just be for you. Well-crafted wooden items are expensive and sought-after, not to mention extremely expensive – however, skill with these tools is also rare, and not to be looked down upon. If you manage to have all of these reasonably different talents at your disposal, then why not try your hand at woodworking and sell your items on websites like Etsy or Marktplaats?
General
Tutor
If you enjoy helping fellow students and explaining difficult subjects, you can work as a tutor for courses of your own study. As a tutor, you will not only earn money, but you also refresh your own knowledge by explaining it to other students! Through my study association, you can sign up as a tutor for subjects you are good at, so that fellow students can approach you, and you can even set your own hourly wage. Check whether your own study association offers this service as well because it is the easiest way to get in touch with students who are looking for a tutor!
Pre-U
Pre-U organises all kinds of activities for primary and secondary school students to get acquainted with university education. As a student, you can also work here: you organise and develop all kinds of activities, workshops and lessons, and supervise the students in these. Working at Pre-U is thus a great opportunity to gain experience in education and organisation.
