Career As A YouTuber: YouTube Channel Ideas For Students

Career as a Youtuber: In today’s time, a career as a YouTuber is an effortless futuristic career in India. All it needs is an idea and your passion to follow your dreams. It is one of the most convenient ways to earn money and gain followers in the World of the Internet.

But, is every idea from every YouTuber working?

This is where a need to understand a career as a YouTuber generates. Having an idea is not good enough; rather it needs a proper base and the right direction to grow just like any other career path.

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Here are some ideas if you, as students, want to turn your hobbies into a career as a YouTuber:

Career as a YouTuber: YouTube Channel Ideas for Students

Education Channels

Being in the same phase of your life, the education channel is one of the best channels that you can start as a student. Find your favorite subjects and your old notes and share with the World the shortcuts to your success. Students as followers are easy to gain since they look forward to new and creative ideas of studies that are generally not taught in classes.

You can go for:

• Lesson Tutorials
• Practice papers and their solutions
• FAQs
• Shortcuts to remember

Pro-tip: Operating an Educational channel near exams is the best time as many students turn to various model papers and their solutions.

Examples:

1. Ted-Ed
2. Crash Course
3. VSauce
4. Edutopia

Gaming Channels

Are you passionate about gaming?

Did you know that the channel with the second-highest number of subscribers on YouTube started as a gaming channel?

Give the pro-player in you a perfect platform to showcase their skills to the world. If done correctly; the gaming channels tend to gain plenty of subscribers in the shortest amount of time.

You can:

• Do Live stream while playing
• Share shortcuts/ new game info
• Share bug reports and game updates

Examples:

1. PewDiePie
2. GameGrumps
3. theRadBrad
4. Techno gamerz

Vlogging Channels

This is one channel that has gained sudden popularity amongst the youth. I find it the easiest channel, to begin with. Just pick a topic of interest, create catchy content and present it with your full passion and enthusiasm that radiates through the screen. For beginners, easy Vlogging channels ideas are:

• Lifestyle Vlogs: Showcase your day-to-day life, hobbies, daily activities with family and friends, etc.
• Travel Vlogs: Share your travel stories, experiences, and authentic reviews.  Keeping your subscribers in mind, your travel Vlogs can help someone plan their next trip.
• Food Vlogs: Share recipes, how-to-do, tips and tricks, new food experiences, etc. You can also opt for restaurant reviewing/ street food Vlogs.

Examples:

1. MallikaVlogs
2. GauravZone
3. Carry Minati
4. Visa2Explore

Tech Channels

With a sudden surge in technology in our hands, it has become an absolute necessity. But everyone is not good at it. Some require external help and guidance. If you are passionate about IT and mobile and laptop operations are on the tips of your hand, then you are truly eligible for your tech channel.

Share your knowledge with the less gifted people and guide them on:

• How to operate certain apps
• How to create trends
• Share reviews on apps and technology
• Guide on Keypad shortcuts

And guess what, with the ever-expanding world of technology, you might also end up gaining some knowledge!

Examples:

1. Technical Guruji
2. Techno Ruhez
3. IGyaan
4. Technical Sagar

Fitness Channels

Everyone has learned the importance of health and fitness during Covid-19 and many people have opted for the same career as a YouTuber. If you are a fitness freak, then this channel is a perfect opportunity for you to make the world understand the need to remain healthy.

Share your ideas for:

• Live stream routines
• Diet tips and tricks
• Motivational routines
• Dance channels as a part of the fitness regime

Examples:

1. FitTuber
2. Beer Biceps
3. FitMuscle TV
4. FitnessRockers India

Make-up Tutorial Channels

One of the most-watched videos online is that of a makeup regime. If you have the knack of getting ready in no time, it’s time for you to impart that knowledge to other divas out there. This is one of those channels that get loyal subscribers. If your makeup technique speaks to the masses, you have got yourself a hit channel with permanent subscribers and viewers.

You can:

• Share product information and reviews. What to use and what to avoid
• Makeup routines
• Skin-care routine pre and post makeup
• Before and after tutorials
• Get ready with me

Pro-tip: Use testimonials from friends and families to arouse the viewer’s interest. You can demonstrate makeup with your friends to highlight different aspects of your channel. This channel is the easiest to play around with creatively.

Examples:

1. Corallista
2. Dulce Candy
3. Kashual Beauty
4. Teni Panosian

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Entertainment/Music and Sports Channels

Talking about movies and Tv makes you happy?

Are you the one who feels the need to watch every movie as soon as it is released; Do you know about every musician and their upcoming projects?

Or are you into Sports? Know all about games and upcoming matches?

If the answer to the above questions is yes, then you can easily go for a channel that speaks about the entertainment industry, music industry, or sports. For these channels, one needs to find a creative way to present all the facts to differentiate oneself from a news channel. You can:

• Review your movies and series
• Share upcoming projects or trailer reviews
• New album reviews
• Game reviews
• Personal unknown facts about celebrities, sportsmen, etc.

Examples:

1. SportsTak
2. RealRealityGossip
3. Screen Rant
4. KE SO

Book Channels

If you are in a habit of burning the night oil to read your favorite novel or biography, then you should think about starting your book channel. For all those nerdy kids who find their peace and solace in books, this career as a YouTuber is a perfect opportunity to make some money while gaining knowledge.

Go for:

• Book Summaries
• Best buy options/ bestsellers
• Book reviews
• About the author

Pro-Tip: One can also go for affiliate marketing with such channels.

Examples:

1. RincyReads
2. Indian BookTuber
3. Asha Seth
4. Chapter Stackss

Language Channels

You will not believe the number of people in the world that want to learn simple English as a language.

If you are fond of learning new languages or have a knack for making others understand the basics of a language, then this channel is meant for you. Sharing your insights about any language and tips to learn it is a perfect career as a YouTuber for a student. Who knows, you might learn a thing or two or develop an interest in another language in the meantime!

The video ideas for your language channels can be:

• Your journey to learn a new language
• Customized schedule as per the level of expertise of your audience
• Sharing shortcuts
• FAQs, bust myths, etc.

Examples:

1. Learn English with Emma
2. AngloLink
3. HindiPod 101
4. LangFocus

Career as a YouTuber: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How can one create a new YouTube channel?

• Create a dedicated Google account for your channel idea on YouTube.
• Go to the YouTube Homepage and name your professional channel related to your theme. The clearer the name, the better the people will understand its purpose.
• Provide the information about your business account on the YouTube forum.
• Set your channel’s icon, graphics, and logo.
• Fill in the description of your channel (crisp and to the point).
• Set up the featured channels and activities.

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• What tools are required to start a professional YouTube channel along with the avg pricing?

Creating a YouTube channel is free of cost. However, you will need some software and instruments to create impactful videos that might cost you:

1. Mic, Lighting, Backdrop, and a Tripod stand to shoot: This can cost you an average of INR 2000-5000, provided you shoot the video on your smartphone. A professional video camera starts from 50,000 INR. (Tip: Rent a high-end camera for the shoot if needed).
2. Video Editing, Animation, Graphics tools like iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro (advanced), Animaker, RenderForest, Canva, Adobe Spark: Free versions or subscribe to INR 1500/month to INR 20000 one time cost.
3. Advanced YouTube SEO: SearchEngineLand, Tubics.com. (Check for Free YouTube Creator Academy courses).

• What skills do I need to start my channel?

• Sound understanding of the platform and its working
• Video creating and editing skills
• Content and trend research skills
• Video SEO knowledge
• Consistency
• Social and networking skills

• Are there any cons to being a YouTuber?

Even if YouTube gives you the freedom to enjoy your career, it still has some price to pay.

• It is time-consuming
• You need to have patience and consistency before you start any income
• Fear of copying the ideas or getting copied
• Ever-changing trends
• Negative comments
• Privacy issues