Why You Should Start Building Your Brand While You’re Still in College

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• February 21, 2014
• By Black Enterprise
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College students are no longer waiting until after they walk across the stage to venture out into the professional world. They’re building brands, starting businesses and cultivating their careers in between classes, giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “young professional.”

Two-thirds of U.S. colleges and universities — more than 2,000 schools — currently offer a course in entrepreneurship. It’s no wonder students are ditching the traditional internship route and going into business for themselves. (Click here to tweet this thought.)

Companies like Facebook and FedEx were started while their founders were still in college and have grown to become household names.This proves there’s great growth potential in college startups. Whether you’re kickstarting your brand with a blog or developing a new app, here’s why getting your ducks in a row pre-degree works…

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