The Odyssey is an online magazine that allows millennials' voices be heard. This platform is student run and provides great opportunities for it's writers. I do not regret one minute getting involved with Odyssey, I wish I would of know about it earlier in my college career. This platform allows me to grow more as a writer and a leader. Here is five reason why college students should consider writing for Odyssey:
1. You can write about whatever you want.
This online magazine allows you to write about whatever topic that truly appeals to you. Other platforms have rules and guidelines, most of the time you have to pitch your ideas to the Editor before writing. Odyssey allows students to write about whatever appeals to them. Odyssey is ran by millennials for millennials, so if you think your topic is interesting there is a chance that there is someone else that believes so too. If you want to write about the upcoming election or top 10 reason why Scott Disick is our favorite Kardashian this is a place for you.
2. Odyssey is a resume builder.
Odyssey is an unique experience that can be put on your resume. This is a great platform for students who are not involved in other extracurricular activities. It doesn't even matter what your major is! Being a good writer and constantly writing for a platform looks valuable to all employers. This experience will show others that you can follow deadlines and write about what matters to you. Even if you are a math major being apart of Odyssey will look great on your resume.
3. Odyssey helps you become a better writer.
The only way to get better at something is to practice. Odyssey requires participants to write at least one article a week. You do not have to be a great writer to write for Odyssey! This is why there is editors and the community to help you grow. The more you will write the better you will get. Soon you will be having more Odyssey article ideas than you know what to do with.
4. There is always room to move up.
Since Odyssey is ran by your peers there is always room for improvement. After starting out as a writer you can move your way up to Editor in Chief of your school. From there you can get a job as a copy editor for Odyssey. This is a way to get your foot in the door at headquarters and soon move your way up to a Managing Editor. Odyssey is about hiring with in their company. Even as a writer there is opportunities to win money for getting the most shares. This is a way to make connections and maybe make this opportunity a new job in the future.
5. Odyssey makes your voice matter.
Your voice matters in Odyssey because your content is being read and shared by others just like you. You get to hear your peers voices just like they get to hear yours. You have a chance to write viral articles that will be shared all over the country. Odyssey gives you a chance to reach others just like you in other areas. There are people who think like you and will enjoy reading your content.
After reading this I hope you consider writing for you chapter of Odyssey. Give your self a chance to move forward and let your voice be heard.
