Ask A College Senior

01 · The idea

What are people paying for?

Offer firsthand insight into a course, campus or hostel routine. Make clear that your personal experience is not an official admissions service.

One booking reserves time for one person. Price the preparation and follow-up as well as the call. Start with a clearly described appointment you can deliver reliably.

02 · First time

Plan your first session

A starting format: 30–45 minutes. Adjust this to the activity and explain it before anyone books.

1. Ask what the student wants to understand.
2. Discuss a typical week, workload and living arrangements.
3. Separate personal opinions from details they should verify with the college.

Try a short rehearsal before opening bookings. Check what the camera shows, whether your voice is clear, and whether the plan fits the time you are offering.

03 · Start with your phone

What equipment do you need?

A phone and a few notes about your experience. Use public information for official facts.

Start with what you already have. Test the internet connection, charge the device and choose a camera angle that shows the activity clearly. Upgrade only when you know what would improve the experience.

04 · Coming back

Why would followers come back?

A later call can cover settling in or organising the first term if you have relevant experience.

Tell people what the next session will offer and invite them to follow your calendar. Share your next available date so they can choose another booking. Make each return visit worth their time.

05 · The earning idea

Earn from a booking, not just a view

Your social posts can help people discover you. A paid session gives interested people a specific experience to book: your time, teaching, hosting or performance.

A small paying audience can be a useful place to start. Income depends on people choosing to book, the experience you deliver and the costs of running it. Use each session to learn what your audience values.

For pricing information, visit Pricing & Fees and review the details shown before you publish your listing.

06 · Your audience

Find your first audience

Name your actual connection to the college and the topics you can discuss.

Start with a specific invitation: who the session is for, what will happen, the language, duration and date. After hosting, ask for feedback and use it to improve the next session.