5 Reasons Why you Should Consider Freelancing in College

College life can be pretty busy, especially with streaming platforms like Netflix or Hulu readily available. However, if you want to make some side money without spending several hours a day pouring/making coffee or busing tables, you should consider freelancing.

In fact, we’d recommend freelancing even if money is enough. We had a chat with some college graduates and people who are still in college and managed to find five reasons why freelancing is so important in college.

#1: Experience New Things

Sure, most new experiences people think of when they learn you’re in college have nothing to do with your professional life. However, if you’re planning on opening your own business or being a part of a world-renowned team, you should test the waters early on.

Freelance jobs can help you understand what you like and want in the near future for your career. After all, each major has its branches and a diploma can open a whole lot of doors. So why not learn which ones you would rather go through now when you’re still shaping your path.

#2:Work Experience

There is a joke, running around graduates, that says most companies like young people but ask for years of experience in the field.

Well, thanks to freelancing, now you can get real-life experience in the field(s) in which you are interested. Moreover, when you graduate, your CV will look a lot more appealing to a hiring manager since it will have relevant work experience!

#3: It’s Easy to Develop Your Skills

As you grow older and more experienced, you’ll understand that learning never stops. We live in a dynamic world, and to keep being good at your job, you need to pick up new skills and perfect the old ones.

Luckily, nowadays you can start this process in college! There are some great e-learning platforms that can help you learn about a wide array of topics, from IT-related fields to healthcare and business management. Moreover, these platforms provide access to high-quality resources, real-life teachers, and practical projects that test your freshly-acquired skills.

#4: The Work Schedule is Flexible

One of the main reasons that make freelancing so attractive to both college students and working adults is schedule flexibility. You can make your own hours and work whenever and wherever you want.

This way, you can go to classes, study, have some fun with friends, and then do some work. Moreover, freelancing prepares you for working remotely, which is slowly becoming mainstream in corporations and small businesses.

#5: Build A Portfolio

Whether you want to join the gig economy or you’re looking for a steady job in an office, freelancing is the perfect way to get started. It’s also the perfect way to build a portfolio that you can use when applying for jobs or even for school.

Also, this is the perfect way to get used to the relationship between customer and service provider (you). Lastly, it’s a good way to learn about taxes, making a budget, and investments. All these are real-life skills that one can only learn by doing the work.

Wrap Up

While we agree that freelancing is not for everyone, it is an experience we should all have. And, as college students, you have the possibility to make mistakes without worrying too much about consequences.