A parody account of the Academic Staff Union of Universities,
ASUU has given undergraduates seven pieces of advice on how to spend their time
because of the union’s indefinite strike.
In a Twitter post, the ASUU clone advised the students to
seize the strike opportunity to get a skill and add value to their lives.
“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 ‘family businesses’. 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, it’s not a bad idea spending holiday working
here. It’s 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. There’s almost no limit
to the skills you can learn during holidays. If anything, start with learning
basic and intermediate computer operations (if you don’t 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
you’ll be in the future.
5. Travel
There’s 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. Life’s too short to
not explore more places.
6. Read books
We don’t 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, it’s perfectly
okay to spoil yourself a little. You can binge watch your favourite TV series,
play football, go to more events etc etc.
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