Student Entrepreneur: Entrepreneurship as a Student

Entrepreneurship as a Student: A Possible (and Promising) Adventure

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Entrepreneurship during studies is no longer a crazy idea, nor reserved for an elite. Today, more and more students are deciding to embark on entrepreneurship alongside their studies. In France, nearly 30,000 students are already registered under the national student-entrepreneur status (SNEE), a figure constantly increasing according to the Ministry of Higher Education.

At Crews, we believe that studies are not a hindrance to entrepreneurship, but a springboard. It is even a unique opportunity to acquire skills, test ideas, and create value, all while being supported by professionals in digital, marketing, Tourism, sport, or event management.

But how can one start a business while continuing their studies? Which legal statuses should be chosen? What skills should be developed? And most importantly, what training should be pursued to succeed in this dual challenge? We explain everything in this article.

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Why become a student entrepreneur?

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The student entrepreneur status provides a secure framework for launching one's project. In addition to access to self-employed entrepreneur status, it is possible to benefit from:

• Flexible scheduling
• Personalized support within Student Hubs for Innovation, Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (PEPITE)
• A network of experts, mentors, and partners

It is also a way to learn how to manage a budget, build a business plan, convince clients, or raise funds: all key skills that Crews' courses enable you to acquire, through specialized Masters in digital professions.

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This activity would also allow you to generate income, which could help you finance your training.

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How to become an entrepreneur as a student?

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Starting your business as a student involves several key steps:

1. Identify a Project Idea: often stemming from a personal need, a passion, or an everyday observation.
2. Validate your idea: through market research, surveys, or an MVP (Minimum Viable Product).
3. Choosing the right legal status: for starting out, the self-employed (micro-entrepreneur) scheme is often the simplest and fastest.
4. Build a network: of students, trainers, or an incubator.
5. Training: in communication, sales, project management... all the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.

At Crews, our programs integrate concrete projects and entrepreneurial highlights that allow students to test their ideas, pitch before professional juries, and create their own businesses.

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Entrepreneurship during studies means:

1. Applying one's learning
   In parallel with courses, creating one's own entrepreneurial project allows for anchoring knowledge in real-world application. At Crews, our Digital Bachelor or Digital Master students work on concrete projects, often linked to their own entrepreneurial initiative.‍
2. Develop a professional network
   By launching one's activity, one learns to pitch, persuade, manage partners, and gain recognition. These are essential skills in digital, marketing, and e-commerce, key sectors at Crews.‍
3. Differentiating yourself in the job market
   Today, recruiters value autonomous profiles capable of taking initiative. Having undertaken entrepreneurial activities during one's studies, even on a small scale, is a real asset.

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What kind of business can I create as a student entrepreneur?

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Everything depends on your profile, your passions, and the needs you identify around you. Here are some examples of successful student businesses that have been launched:

• An eco-responsible clothing brand
• A student budget management app.
• A peer-to-peer equipment rental service
• A video production studio for small businesses

Do you have an idea? Our programs help you structure, test, and launch it while continuing your studies. Our Digital Bachelors and Digital Masters are specifically designed to foster dual skills: professional skills + digital competencies.

Indeed, you can choose from the following sectors:

• Digital & Tourism
• Digital & Business
• Digital & Hospitality
• Digital & Luxury

Studies and Self-Employment: How to Get Organized?

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This is the key question: how to manage your time when you are both a student and a self-employed entrepreneur?

Here are the best practices:

• Choose a compatible training program, offering flexibility and Online learning.
• Prioritize high-impact actions (prospecting, content creation, sales…)
• Network: mentors, speakers, student community
• Continuous learning, by taking modules on strategy, finance, marketing, or business development (modules included in Crews programs)

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Why is Crews the right choice for being a student entrepreneur?

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Today, more than one in three students consider starting their own business. This strong trend is driven by a growing desire for autonomy, professional freedom, and impact. At Crews, a school specializing in online digital courses, we believe that student entrepreneurship is not an exception, but a natural path for today's talent.

At Crews, our courses are designed to prepare students for the realities of the professional world, including entrepreneurial ventures. Our advantages:

• Fully online and live courses for greater flexibility
• Practical projects in each module
• In-person seminars to strengthen bonds and boost creativity
• Individualized support with active professionals
• A sector-specific specialization (Tourism, Luxury, Sport, Hospitality, etc.)

Some of our students have chosen to undertake entrepreneurial ventures alongside their studies, managing their time between classes, school projects which they can sometimes link to their own ventures, and their work-study programs for those with apprentice student status.

Whether you are a future sole trader, freelancer, or project leader, our Bachelors in Digital Marketing and Masters in Digital Professions are the ideal springboard to combine studies and entrepreneurship.

Become a student entrepreneur

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Entrepreneurship as a student is possible, valued, and even encouraged. With proper training, the right network, and tailored support, it is entirely feasible to create a business during one's studies. Crews provides you with all the tools to turn this ambition into a reality.