Supplemental Income for the College Bum

College students are really, really bums. In the café where I worked at college, my fellow workers begged for shift coverage left and right. "I'm sick," they cried. In other words, "I'm hung-over and/or lazy. Can you help me out, brah?" You know you've committed this underhanded crime. I know I'm guilty. We readily dodge work whenever it is possible. All we want to do is kick up into keg stands and throw sloppy ragers without breaking the bank.

The following are a few sure-fire ways to earn those green presidents without committing to the job grind:

1. BEER CAN DEPOSITS

The entire campus is densely populated with these babies. One case of beer, at ten cents per can, is worth three bucks. With some observation and strategizing, you can rake in more than $100 per week from can deposits alone. Fraternities house a barrage of aluminum carnage. That's a given. Acquaint yourself with their social activities and trends. Every Thursday night, I know that one fraternity on campus holds beer pong tournaments at their house. Nearly 50 teams participate in this event every week. 50 teams=fifty cases=$150 give or take. Beer Olympics happening at this house? I'm there the morning after. Know recycling days and times so you know when to pick up from senior houses. Know your contender. There is and always will be a guy rummaging through your recycling bin during the early morning hours. Do not let him know you're in the same game. Time wisely so you are the first one picking at the lot.

2. FILL OUT SURVEYS

Find yourself with large time chunks between your 10 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. classes? Consider taking those psychology and economics surveys that you have received in the mail or e-mail. You'll receive $5-$20 for no more than twenty minutes of your time.

3. FIGURE MODEL

Sit and change poses every few minutes for $10 an hour. Fetal position counts so maybe you can squeeze in some Zzz's on the job.

4. BE A MOVIE EXTRA

Get paid $80-$160 to sit on your behind. Unless you are a Screen Actors Guild actor, you will not get any screen time and will probably not be called upon for scene shooting. When you are in the holding room, you can do whatever you please. Casting agencies are always on the lookout for new faces so landing a gig is definitely within your reach.