STUDENT ENTREPRENUER

-A student entrepreneur is a student who takes on the role of an entrepreneur while still
pursuing their studies. According to Akeino Edwards (2023), The path of a young
entrepreneur is one filled with challenges, opportunities, and a constant juggling
act. They utilize their education ,skills ,and resources to pursue their business goals and
gain valuable real-world experience while still in school. Being an entrepreneur entails
embracing a unique set of obstacles. Nevertheless, this journey is not without its
problems, therefore you must be determined, dedicated, and patient. Do something you
are passionate about, if possible.

- According to the website of University of the People (2023) Student entrepreneurs

have one main thing in common regardless of the businesses that they start – they all
take risks! It’s a risk to start a business from the get-go. The group of student
entrepreneurs is outstanding! You can start your own business as a student. All you
require is a winning company concept that improves the quality of life for your target
market, a solid plan, and a resilience mind. As soon as you start doing something, bear
in mind to learn from your failures and focus on attaining your objectives, both in school
and in your career. Academically and entrepreneurially, don’t be afraid to take a risks.
It is the process of moving from where you are today to where you want to be in the
future.

SELF -OWNED BUSINESS

-Not only advantages can they get from a self-owned business, but also disadvantages.
According to, JACK RICHARDSON (2021) Starting your own business as an
entrepreneur while in school can be one of the most rewarding experiences that life can
offer you. However, it is wise to keep a certain level of perspective about this process.
The number-one example of a disadvantage is stress. Running a business alone is very
stressful. There is also a lack of experience in running a business and workloads.
Besides that, young business owners struggle to establish credibility, but by persevering
and being open to learning new skills as they go, they may overcome the majority of
these difficulties.

- Starting a self-owned business requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and

persistence. However, with the right mindset, a great business idea, and a plan, you
can become a successful entrepreneur. More than one in four, 26% of students plan to
start a business while at university, according to Santander Universities (2021). Can
your student business turn into a career?
Santander Universities’ report shows positive trends across the country for many
student entrepreneurs. As many as 33% of the student business owners surveyed said
they plan to turn their business into their long-term career.

52 % said they will continue their business as a second job for additional income or run
it as a hobby alongside full-time employment. 9% said their business would continue
with guidance and support from others, and only 4% said they would close their
business down on graduation.