Comments on: Undergraduates: start a blog now!!!

By: anonse

anonse — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:56:10 +0000

cool blog and nice post.

By: robert

robert — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:22:30 +0000

Great post Jun, I guess this is my wake up call.You know, I’m starting to realize I need a blog. I’ve been thinking about it for a long time. A constant stream of negative thoughts have been stopping me though: “there are too many blogs out there already”, “what are you gonna say that is so much different?” “what do you need a blog for?” “who’s going to read it?” But I comment too much and far too long not to create my own discussions. I blog a little on my myspace, but my myspace friends aren’t the type to discuss things. I look at my view count which is pretty impressive, like around 800 and only 4 posts total, but no one says anything, that just look and read, then leave. I blog because I’m opionionated and want to know what people think,I want others to join the discussion whether they agree or not, just say something!

Today I’m going to create my blog, even if it’s just the beginning layout or whatever. I don’t have a computer or internet, but I know how to take advantage of my resources. I feel like I have something to say, but I’m not sure if it’s been said before, and I don’t want to recycle content. But I do think that as an aspiring actor, with a strong interest in success, personal development and just about anything, that I can bring something unique to the blogging community. Guess I’ll see you around.
-Robert

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By: JunLoayza

JunLoayza — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:37:05 +0000

Greg, you’re definitely right when you write “[most students can't] become overnight journalists.” It takes some time, but after blogging for a few months, you get the hang of what titles work, what topics work, and what kind of readers you’re attracting.

Get your feet wet and try commenting on blogs. You’ll be surprised at how quickly bloggers respond

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:51:38 +0000

Jun,

I agree with the structure you have given in establishing a blog. I think whatever you do at college and whatever you major in, you really need to market yourself, in a very distinct way. Companies or grad schools are looking for candidates who have a story behind what they have done or accomplished. The best way to do that is to get ONLINE! I won’t be surprised down the line if college apps or company recruiters ask for websites or blogs. Maybe in a few years.

One little concern, however, is that some bloggers have a tendency to think that they can be overnight journalists. That’s why I like what you said in point 2 and 3: “Understand which blogs have the most readers and why” AND “Write a comment on a blog post that brings value to the blog or asks a relevant question”.

Good post.