Colleges often have campus literary journals or magazines. These publications---sometimes published and available for purchase and sometimes simply distributed throughout campus---include collections of poetry and prose. Many journals allow their student members to write, edit submissions and write prefaces or introductions. Oftentimes, literary journals are produced by a staff of elected students, while other times they are created by literature classes. According to "Poets & Writers" magazine, these journals offer a valuable glimpse into literary publishing. "Poets & Writers" also provides a database of colleges that have literary journals on campus.
Most colleges have student newspapers. Newspapers are responsible for providing news to the university. While some newspapers are very large due to the size of the campus, others are very small; both can provide writing opportunities for students. Newspapers often allow students to write content and edit the work of other writers by joining the newspaper's editorial board. Journalism students are trained in writing and editing journalism, which gives them valuable work experience. Many college journalists attend the Associated Collegiate Press Conference, which educates student newspaper editors and writers about journalism. According to Ed2010, a magazine editing job resource, working on a student newspaper provides students with experience necessary for finding future work opportunities with magazines and larger news organizations.
Students on campus often form writing clubs, where they can share their work with others. These groups may include writing majors and non-writing majors. Visit a student adviser to ask about writing groups. These groups may help people focus on bettering their creative writing or academic work.
There are many tutoring programs in school that allow students to tutor others who may have difficulty with their writing skills. Tutors are often paid for their services or work as volunteers, helping others focus on writing their papers and creative work.
Many schools offer students administrative positions in departmental offices. Students should inquire with the human resources department about student positions for various departments that may need writers. The English department might need writers for a multitude of reasons while the marketing department may need student writers to help write advertising or marketing copy.
While not on campus, internships that take place during college often provide students with academic credit. A student can find an internship in the editorial department of a newspaper, magazine or other publishing company. Many writing internships can be found on Ed2010's website.