College students fund themselves with research dollars

We often talk about the latest health research here on That's Fit, but did you ever wonder who all those researchers are doing their testing on? Studies on human health often need young, healthy adults and what better place to find them than a college campus? Students at Boston University can help fund their "extracurricular activities" by participating in studies at one of the many research hospitals in the greater Boston area. Students can earn anywhere from a few dollars to thousands depending on the extent of their participation.

My college campus wasn't anywhere near a research hospital, but I probably would have jumped at the chance to make some extra cash this way -- at least for the smaller and simpler studies that didn't involve sleep deprivation or drawing any blood! What about you?