The blog Broke Grad Student was created by a former med student in order to share experiences and learnings from med school. In this blog, the writer talks about college loans and other issues about college students’ financial concerns. The blog also gives advice and tips on how to deal with money-related issues in college based on the blogger’s own experience.
The blog’s good points
One thing I like about the blog is its topics. The blog is actually very useful to many graduate school students who are in a dire financial situation. The entries and the tips given are practical. One can actually use these tips when they’re in a difficult situation. An example of a very useful entry is Building a Car Fund for College Students. This entry provides practical tips on how to build a car fund if you’re a college student. In terms of the writing style, I think it’s good. The writer is consistent with the writing style and tone. I find the blog easy to navigate. There’s not much problem when I am locating the home page or looking for the older entries. The blog is user-friendly.
The blog’s weak points
One thing I don’t really find impressive about the blog is its very simple layout. Although a simple layout makes this site easy to navigate, I still think that an excellent site should not be too simplistic. The design is also a bit boring. It’s obvious in the choice of design that the blog owner strives to render formality and a professional-look to the site. I guess it is not that bad since a formal appearance solicits trust from the visitors. However, I do believe there is still room for improvement when it comes to the design and layout of this site. A little more color and perhaps, a logo could add appeal to this site.
