Why Students Should Get Into Tech: Real Reasons That Could Change Your Future
Why You Should Even Care About Tech
Let’s be honest: school can be exhausting, and sometimes it feels like all the lectures, group work, and endless assignments may not lead anywhere meaningful.
But what if I told you that one of the best decisions you could make as a student is to start learning tech? I’m not talking about becoming a robot or a hardcore hacker overnight. I’m talking about real, practical digital skills—coding, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, data science—that are changing lives and opening doors every day.
I used to struggle with direction. I had tried freelancing, blogging, forex trading, and even starting a SaaS. Nothing seemed to stick. But when I committed to learning coding and blockchain, everything changed—slowly, but with purpose.
Here’s why tech might just be your smartest move too.
1. 💼 The World Runs on Tech
Every company today is a tech company—even banks, schools, hospitals, farms. You don’t need to work at Google or Meta to be in tech. If you have tech skills, you can work in nearly any industry: agriculture, education, health, media, or business.
Take US for example—digitization is growing fast, and the demand for tech-skilled professionals is rising. Globally, it’s even bigger.
Real-World Example:
A friend of mine learned Excel and basic HTML/CSS and landed a part-time remote job helping manage a website and generate reports for a UK-based nonprofit—all while studying.
2. 💸 Tech Pays—Even Without a Degree
Let’s be practical. Many students are tired of studying with no clear financial return. Tech can help you earn while you're still in school.
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Freelance coding pays well on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.
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Remote jobs are available in web design, data entry, QA testing.
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Building side projects (like simple SaaS or mobile apps) can turn into real income.
You don’t need to be the best. You just need to start.
3. ⏱️ Learn at Your Own Pace (Many Free Options)
Unlike traditional careers that require years of college, many tech paths can be learned online—often for free:
You can learn for free, from your phone, in your room. I started with freeCodeCamp on a cheap laptop, one hour per day. In a month, I had built my first portfolio site.
4. 🧩 Tech Solves Real Problems (and Feels Good)
Want to build something that helps your school, church, or community? Tech lets you do that.
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Build a school timetable app for your classmates
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Automate attendance with Google Sheets + Apps Script
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Help your family business sell online with a simple website
Solving problems builds confidence and gives you purpose.
5. 📱 The Future Will Be Automated (With or Without You)
AI, robotics, blockchain, and IoT are replacing many old jobs. But they are also creating new ones—faster than ever before.
Even if you're not a techie, understanding how tech works gives you an edge. Tech is becoming the new literacy.
6. 🌍 Remote Work = Global Income
With tech skills, you can:
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Work for a U.S. company while living in Kigali
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Charge in USD or Euros
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Avoid local job market limitations
I once connected with a mentor from Nigeria who was working remotely for a company in Germany. He was earning more than some local doctors—without ever leaving home.
7. 🧠 Tech Makes You Think Differently
When you learn coding or tech design, your brain starts solving problems in logical steps. You learn how to:
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Break complex problems into smaller ones
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Think clearly and creatively
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Persist through trial and error
These skills help you in school, life, and work.
8. 💪 It’s Not Just for “Geniuses”
I used to think tech was only for smart people or math geeks. But the truth is:
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You can learn slowly, with YouTube and practice
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You can build real things without a CS degree
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You only get better by doing
The key is showing up every day, even for just 30 minutes.
9. 🎓 Build Your Resume Before Graduation
While others are just waiting to graduate, you can:
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Build your GitHub portfolio
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Launch a personal blog
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Create side projects or open-source contributions
When employers see that you already have skills and projects, they won’t care if you’re still a student.
10. 💡 Tech Helps You Start a Business
Many student founders build micro-startups using tech:
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A friend made a Chrome extension and earned $200 in the first month
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Another one built an online course using Notion + Gumroad
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I started a blog (just like this one!) and began getting clicks, impressions, and confidence
You don’t need funding to start—you just need Wi-Fi and an idea.
🚀 Final Tips to Get Started
✅ Choose 1 skill (e.g. HTML/CSS or Excel or Python)
✅ Use free resources
✅ Practice daily (30 min is enough)
✅ Share your journey online (blog, Reddit, X)
✅ Join communities: r/learnprogramming, r/webdev, Discord groups
✅ Build tiny projects and document them
🙌 Final Thoughts: You Don’t Need to Be Perfect—Just Start
Tech is not just about learning to code. It's about gaining confidence, becoming more resourceful, and creating a future where you have control over your time and income.
If you’ve ever doubted whether you could really succeed in life… tech is one of those fields where persistence beats perfection.
You may fail your first try. You may struggle with tutorials. But if you stick to it, tech will change your life.
Just like it’s changing mine. 🚀
Read: Top 10 Free Courses to Improve Your Tech Confidence
