The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has has provided a seven point counsel to undergraduates in Nigeria, on how to make wise use of their time during the ongoing nationwide strike.
PM News Nigeria reported that the union are set to embark on an indefinite strike, hence they took to Twitter to advise students who are mostly affected by the strike, on the best way to utilise their time.
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ASUU, in a lengthy post, listed with details seven activities students should engage in to add value to their lives. They include getting a part-time job, acquiring a skill, traveling, having fun and so on.
Read their full statement below:
This strike is an opportunity for any undergraduate to get a skill.
Students should always seize opportunities to add value to their life. At no time will conditions be favourable. Successful people only seize opportunities.
Here are 7 ways you can make the most of this period.
1. Intern or get a small-time job
This may be a great time to draft your CV and pitch yourself to employers. Already, there are a couple opportunities since the announcement of this strike.
2. Join the family business
Some of us have āfamily businessesā. This the business our parents have been doing for some time. It can be a big-time company or a small supermart. Whichever one it is, itās not a bad idea spending holiday working here. Itās one way to give back and also add to your professional experience.
3. Learn a new skill
I have an engineer friend who makes a living today from graphics design. He learnt it while we were in school. Thereās almost no limit to the skills you can learn during holidays. If anything, start with learning basic and intermediate computer operations(if you donāt know that by now). Code schools are also popping up
everywhere so you can join one. You can also join the growing community of Nigerian freelancers and hone your skills.
4. Be active in church or mosque, other groups
Refuse to be an onlooker anywhere you find yourself. Be a part of people who make things work. Join a group in church, your community, and be active in it. These experiences also contribute shaping the person youāll be in the future.
5. Travel
Thereās no harm in travelling if you can afford it. Travelling is also a form of learning. If you happen to have relations scattered around Nigeria and abroad, consider travelling. Lifeās too short to not explore more places.
6. Read books
We donāt mean only course-related books. Take up a novel, read a book on investment, study Nigerian history, look up spiritual books. Read far and wide.
7. Have fun
Well, you still have to catch some fun. Plus, itās perfectly okay to spoil yourself a little. You can binge watch your favourite TV series, play football, go to more events etc etc.