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Freelancing: A Powerful Side Hustle For College Students

Here’s why you should consider freelancing while in college.

Marvin Marcano
3 min readApr 28, 2023
Photo by AMIT RANJAN on Unsplash

The rising costs of college tuition and textbooks, coupled with the need for adequate living expenses, have many college students searching for alternative sources of income.

Fortunately, freelancing has emerged, and it quickly became a popular source of income for college students due to its flexibility and convenience.

Aside from the extra income, freelancing can also provide valuable skills and experience, which can help them stand out from their peers and land better job opportunities after graduation.

Benefits of Freelancing for College Students

My wife, a Howard University (HU) Graduate, often tells me about the multiple jobs she held just to pay for tuition and living expenses. Back then, she would have appreciated freelancing online. It would have provided her with a few advantages, including:

Flexibility

One of the most significant advantages of freelancing is the flexibility it provides. As a freelancer, you can choose your schedule and work from anywhere. You can work around your classes, extracurricular activities, and other commitments. You can also…

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Marvin Marcano
Marvin Marcano

Written by Marvin Marcano

Personal Development, Fereelancing, and Writing. Becoming a better person. You should too.

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