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Starting a blog while studying: Why you should blog as a student

 

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I always used to be asked as a teenager whether I would ever start my own personal blog. I was a bit sceptical about it at first as I knew it would probably end up abandoned because of a lack of inspiration or time to focus on it. I also didn't think that what I had to say would be important to other people or add any value to their lives. Of course, I was completely incorrect about a lot of things before I started my first blog. Funnily enough, I do have many other projects that are sitting on the internet somewhere unused or discontinued, but I feel like that is just part of the starting process. Sometimes you have to test the waters before pursuing something that matters to you, and that's ok.

I wanted to share some words of encouragement and advice to those who are perhaps unaware of the benefits of a blog, or those actually considering it. My aim is to inspire someone to make a start because it really is useful and a great hobby. 

Here are the benefits of blogging while being a student:

  • Creates a great portfolio. If you are an aspiring writer or journalist, for example, you can use your blog to show off and prove your writing talents. If you write an article or do a project you are particularly proud of on your blog, its there for employers to see. 
  • Inspire others. It doesn't matter what you are writing about, but most blog posts inspire others to try new things, reach their goals, learn something new and maybe even create a blog of their own! 
  • Writing practise. If perhaps you need to brush up on your writing skills, a blog is a great way to do so. You don't need to publish loads, but try writing a few articles and asking others what they think. It's great to get advice from others and learn new skills.
  • Something to look back on. I've always found that looking back on my posts shows me how far I've come and how many happy and challenging memories I have had. Some posts are on my old blogs like the diary of my NCS experience and when I auditioned for a famous TV singing show, but events like this are great to look back on when you want to revisit your accomplishments! It is a reminder that you can do anything! :) 
  • It's a great hobby. It is a great thing to tell everyone you meet that you write a blog. It shows that you take pride in your experiences and take the time to express yourself and inspire others in the process. 
  • Could develop into a business and generate money. You've probably heard of people who blog for a living or it is part of their business. This is a great way to turn a hobby into a career or part of a job. Some jobs are based on partly blogging too, so like the first point, its a useful skill to put on your CV!
Blogging ideas

Here are types of blogs you could start, but it's up to you what you choose to write about!

  • A blog for a business
  • Coaching business
  • Travel 
  • Fashion and beauty
  • Mental/ physical health
  • Student/ academic based
  • Certain products you like
  • Music/ entertainment e.g. album reviews
  • Personal experiences
  • Teaching/ tutorials

Overall, I would recommend starting one if you haven't already. There are plenty of sites and advice out there in order to create one. Also, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Do you have a blog? What do you enjoy most about blogging? Has this post inspired you to start? What do you think is perhaps holding you back? 

Thanks for reading and have a lovely day. :)

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