New supplies, new clothes, new start. Freshman year is a chance to redefine yourself, to challenge assumptions, and for young entrepreneurs, it’s a way to lay the foundation for the rest of your life. Here are 5 top ways (in no particular order) on how to network on a Black college campus.

2Don’t wait until graduation


As you are on your way out the door into the real world, one big mistake that many soon to be college grads make is waiting until it’s too late to start networking with others. While there is really no set time or deadline to network, the sooner you get to it, the better. Keep in mind that you’re not the only one who is out here chasing a dream or trying to secure a job. Building a professional relationship takes more than 3 weeks, and is something that could benefit you in the long run if done correctly and not last minute, nothing that is rushed will never work.