Being a part of Student-Made has made me more confident as an aspiring businesswoman and as a young adult. I have learned how to trust myself and my judgment to spearhead business decisions.

The biggest highlight of my business was provided by Student-Made which was the Hickory Post pop-up. It was the first time I have been able to be a vendor downtown and I got to meet so many great people which I still have connections with.

Today, I’m going to highlight four ways to ensure you are making the most of the holiday season!

Meet the creative student-founders behind Little Artsy Aloe, Cardua Atelier, and Creations by LK.

I decided to join Student-Made because I decided to start my small business and the program gave me a platform to sell my products and a supportive community.

Being a part of Student-Made has changed my college experience. It has given me the opportunity to make an impact, connect with other driven students, and learn how powerful it is when a community comes together to support each other’s dreams.

Remember the power your purchases carry. That favorite restaurant, salon, or little shop down the street? Those places exist because people like you choose them.

Meet the creative student-founders behind Julia Designs, Kara Jayne, and Looped with Love by Mhea

I’m proud of our entire branch, and I want to be a reason why our creators are a success. If they look back at their college experience and think about how pop-up shops I helped host were the foundation of their careers, then I know I will have done my job correctly.

Owning a business is like buckling up for the roller coaster ride of a lifetime—full of highs, lows, joy, challenges, and everything in between. But as Student-Made emphasizes: you’re not on the ride alone.

Don’t take for granted the power of establishing little connections along your journey. You never know how you will impact someone else, and how someone might impact you.

Many makers have the talent but not the entrepreneurial instinct. Student-Made bridges that gap. It shows how to turn their craft into commercial success.

I feel such gratitude for Student-Made helping me meet so many business-minded individuals and playing a part in my professional development.

Student-Made has given me a deep sense of confidence in both my creative abilities and my leadership skills, and I know I will be successful if I put my mind to it.

It has been a dream of MSU creators to have their products in a physical store, and our Student-Made partnership helped make this possible.

We’re thrilled to be able to share and celebrate this growth right alongside you, and we invite you to experience all of the opportunity, impact, connection and joy that will come along with it.

Reflect with us on the many accomplishments of our 400+ student-founders across 15 campuses since the Fall semester.

Our Feasibility Study allows you to test out the concept of Student-Made on your campus before committing to it— gauging the entrepreneurial ecosystem of your student body and assessing the value your students find in this kind of resource.

My time with Student-Made has shown me that my actions impact those around me and I want to continue to do that as I graduate.

Student Made has definitely grown my confidence that my business is something I can continue doing even after graduation. I am optimistic regarding the success of my business after graduation.