College students are often told that the world is their oyster and that a degree is their golden ticket to wherever they want to go. The truth is that graduates are facing more challenges now than they ever have before. More and more youth are going away to college, which makes an undergraduate degree less valuable and also creates heavy competition for jobs, and with so many jobs disappearing due to the economy it is even more challenging.

Some students would like to take the opportunity to find themselves, but they are buried under so much debt that many of them take a meaningless job or continue their education; getting into even more debt. However, some graduates have found a way to not only carry themselves through to the other side of the crumbling economy but to do something that's both enjoyable and allows for travel.

Starting an internet business has become a smart choice for graduates. It enables them to pay back their debt, gain valuable skills, travel the world and become successful entrepreneurs.

One of the most frustrating tasks facing twenty-somethings today is finding a career in their field of study. Studying one subject for four or more years then not being able to secure a position in that industry can be very discouraging. By starting an internet business they can create a position for themselves and continue to promote themselves as success continues to grow.

Another reason for grads to start working for themselves is because retirement and pension plans are much harder to come by these days and even if they weren't, most grads aren't likely to stay in any of their first few jobs out of college for more than three to five years. It also gives them the freedom to move out of the city to somewhere they can afford to buy a house and start a family, or travel from place to place wherever an internet connection exists.

One advantage that recent graduates have is excellent computer skills. They are the generation that grew up with the internet and so it shouldn't take long for them to explore the internet business world and find the perfect niche for their venture.

Starting an internet business is a great way for grads to expose their inner entrepreneur, become more independent and find their place in this wonderful world.