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College can be fun, enlightening and expensive. To help with that expensive part many students get part-time jobs or learn to love Ramen. But for the few that have the skills, talent and drive, freelancing can definitely be a great alternative to sleeping on your friend’s couch. A freelancer is defined as a person who works as a writer, designer, performer, or the like, selling work or services by the hour, day, job, etc., rather than working on a regular salary for one employer. If you’re talented enough, paid attend in class and have the drive, you to can become a college freelancer.

College kids represent an incredibly useful, and underutilized, talent pool, says the FreelanceSwitch.com article, College Students Drink, Eat Ramen Noodles… and Freelance? More and more students realize that instead of making lattes at the local Starbucks, they can be making logos for local businesses, writing for the local newspaper or a myriad of other tasks perfectly suited for most students studying design, art, computers, photography, writing and even accounting.

There are multiple benefits to being a student freelancer. First, student freelancers get a taste of what it’s like to be part of the workforce and still be able to fall back into their comfort net of professors and mentors to siphon help from if needed. Also the work that they do in college will give them a leg up when it comes to those first job interviews. Another great advantage is all the contacts and referrals you can obtain while doing work for numerous people and businesses. This network can help immensely when looking for a job. Read more…

I recently stumbled upon an informative site for would-be-art-school goers who need help finding the right college to pursue a degree in the arts. I myself am a graduate of a design and technology school. I personally know how hard it can be to find an art school that is right for you. Find Your Art School.com would like to help by being dedicated to helping serious art and design students make an informed decision about their future.

For many students looking to find an education in the art, design or technology fields, regular universities and other schools just can’t compare to the education offered by a real art school. Many exciting and fun careers are of the creative nature. Professional photography, graphic design, interior design, fashion, film and digital media are just a few examples. Its always easy to find a good university, but for art-minded folk, a good art school can be elusive. Since art schools are usually private and are located at small campuses or even hidden inside commercial buildings, many people don’t know about these institutes. And since they don’t advertise too much, or only advertise locally, the word rarely gets the right ears. Read more…