College is not just an educational institution but a foundation that prepares you to survive efficiently in your future life. Unlike school, college students have a comparatively lesser workload academically leaving them with a sufficient amount of time for themselves. In this free time, it’s best for college students to indulge in some of the other part time activities. Often, young girls and boys fail to effectively utilise this time and end up wasting it. Keeping the same thought in mind, this article lists some of the effective ways to utilise time in the correct way. Engaging in some part time activities will not only help in giving a boost to one’s resume but will also benefit the overall development of their personality -:
1. Internships
In today’s world where the number of people seeking employment is increasing, there is also a constant increase in job competition. In such a situation the reputed companies are always on the lookout for the best. Internships not only provide you with the experience of working in the field where you wish to see yourself working in the future, but also play a huge role in increasing the weightage of your CV. Some companies, apart from offering the common perks like a certificate or LOR, also provide a monthly stipend and learning classes to their interns. One can easily get internships through online sites or through the placement cells of their colleges.
2. Campus ambassador programs
Imagine yourself being a representative of a big company or industry in your college. Interesting right ? This is what campus ambassador programs are all about. Often, companies, to promote their brand among students, assign positions of ambassadors to girls and boys in different colleges whose responsibilities include not only brand promotion but also the management of various company-related affairs. It is of great benefit for students who look at their careers in marketing or management departments; also students often get various goodies apart from the certificate which enhances their CV in return for working for these companies.
3. Freelancing
Shortage of pocket money is one of the biggest troubles for the college-going youth but, what if you can earn money all by yourself in exchange for some professional services? Yes, you read it right. With skills such as content writing, graphic designing, video editing, photography and much more you can work for various startups out there and can earn enough to fill your pockets. There are many websites online which provide opportunities for freelancers to render their services to the companies in need and in turn get paid.
4. Blogging
Do you have a flair in writing? Are vocabulary games your best way to pass time? If yes, then what are you waiting for? Blogging is meant for you. Creating a blog provides a platform to showcase one’s thoughts expressed in the form of words to the world. It is a huge benefit for the students, especially plan to make their career in writing or journalism. And guess what? A popular blogger gets paid to display ads on his blog and who knows you might have that professional blogger hidden within you?
5. Online courses – Many of us due to one or the other reason don’t get an opportunity to transform our passion into a career. Often with time and in a race to earn money, have a stable life and create an independent identity in society, we forget about the talents which we once practised. One must keep those talents alive. There are many online courses nowadays which, at a minimal cost not only teach you your subject of desire but also provide you with a certificate of completion.
So, utilise your college life not only in discovering places and cities but also by discovering the different abilities, strengths and hidden sides of yourself. This is only possible if you invest your time in different part time activities. So, gear up and get started with part time activities of your choice.
