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Although, we all are quite aware about how important our college is for us and they are the years of major pathways for your upcoming career and life which you might have been told about by everyone which is true as well
College or University days are said to be one of the best days of one’s life and can’t be brought back at any cost in terms of education, fun and all the important aspects.
But during these days we often fail to understand how to make full use of these days and we get involved in wrong habits which end up ruining our present and future.
The reason that we often do not discuss is that when we get into college we have just passed school, suddenly life seems to be directionless and confusions begin which has neither any beginning nor any ending.
All the things around us begin to stumble. Because when we were in school, we had our school from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm with a fixed lifestyle of waking up at 6:00 pm then going to school where we were spoon fed by our precious teacher, after which we had fixed amount of homework prescribed tuitions then sleep the cycle used to remain same for the entire week but when we get to college we do not have any fixed routine and we get to explore on daily basis.
So ,we get a lot of free time but it entirely depends upon us on how we utilize it .
But it can be very difficult in beginning to understand this feeling and sudden voidness in life which we sometimes end up concluding as depression or loneliness as it might get difficult to understand this sudden change and understand it.
Now we have very well understood the feeling and vibe. It’s time to stay awake and utilize this time to make the best of our college life. So, let’s discuss various things we can do to use our time more efficiently and effectively by:
1)UPSKILL YOURSELF IN COLLEGE:
In basic words upskilling is learning a new skill. It is one of the most important aspect of college life , grasp all bits of knowledge and during this period if you are pre planned or not , upskilling remains common for all.
So when we talk about upskilling it means that we should try and explore different short term courses and diploma courses with your college to learn and garner new skills
It can be digital marketing, content creation or graphic designing ,tally or whatever that matches your interest area or your field of career that can help in improving your CV and help in increasing knowledge.
2)INTERNSHIPS
With learning it is also important to apply all this knowledge into something more professional to garner corporate experience and to know more about its functioning and applicability in real life which is experiential learning and also helps in development of managerial skills.
Doing an internship also helps understanding your interest area. Sometimes all this also helps to know if working in this industry is your kinda vibe or not as it provides you corporate exposure with your college. It also provides you with strong networks and gain confidence.
So doing internships is also one of the most important aspects in formulating your beautiful career and can be a great way to utilize your time…
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3)FITNESS IS IMPORTANT WITH COLLEGE:
Fitness is as important as anything else. As we get more focused on our career and college life, we often tend to forget that health is wealth and it all becomes all the more important because of your lifestyle.
When I say fitness it does not mean slimming, it’s about staying healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is way too much to walk ???
I don’t think we can give atleast one hour to our health either in the form of walking, running, jogging or yoga or anything that makes you happy and increases oxygen supply in your body..
4)DON’ T FORGET TO SELF LOVE:
As we move further, we tend to forget ourselves and start to lose our identity with growth prospects. We also get involved in peer pressure and start all the misdoings for the sake of acting superior and cool . It is very much common in all of ours college life and everybody experiences it once for sure.
In the future it also leads to uninterested oneself and we lose our originality. But what is self love ?!
Selflove is accepting ourselves the way you are, prioritizing yourself and being comfortable in one’s own self. It is extremely important in the end that we do not change ourselves for the sake of growth.
“We should rather EVOLVE than CHANGE”.
5)SCHEDULING – NEED OF THE HOUR:
College can also bring a lot of challenges and one of those can be managing time. As much fun college is, it can be challenging in a similar way which can be ensured by properly maintaining time tables and scheduling your tasks well in advance.
Time management is as important as anything else.
In today’s world, time is the most expensive thing and no one can buy it. Planning and Organization is the skill most crucial as we grow towards our career.
6) START SOMETHING OF YOUR OWN:
It is also a great time to learn, grow and experiment. Start something of your own like a startup, small business which you can own and can help you work on different aspects of working. And can broaden your mind and skills while studying in college.
Owning your own business can be a great learning experience more than a MBA degree can give you. At this stage of life it is easier to take risks as we have lesser responsibilities. It need not be a big one and it should be easy and simplified in beginning.
7) SOCIALISE AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS:
When we go to college it is important to talk to new people as it is the place where we meet people of different city, religion and background which open us to a whole new variety of people to such an extent that we tend you understand and respect other opinion and sentiment which can be a learning experience for all of us.
It is also because when you meet new people you learn new things and explore new things today and college life is all about that. Because newer people have a newer perspective which helps in our professional as well personal life. Making it more important to socialise and making new friends.
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ 1) IS THIS COMPLETELY NORMAL TO FEEL THIS WAY?
ANS 1) YES, It is completely okay to feel this way and we should try to validate this feeling and try to control our inner soul, feelings and hormones. This is common with all school pass outs and this feeling is not absurd so try to normalize it by working on it rather than thinking about it.
FAQ 2) I AM NOT SURE ABOUT MY CAREER AND THE FIELD I WANT TO PURSUE?
ANS 2) Ahh!!! This feeling is something every first year feels and it is also common and feel free to be indecisive about our career because not everyone is pre planned about everything they want to do so. So judging yourself in that case is fine and you should not do that to yourself .
FAQ 3) HOW CAN WE UPSKILL OURSELVES DURING OUR COLLEGE DAYS?
ANS 3) You can upskill yourself by pursuing various courses according to your interest area and courses that can help you enhance in your field. You can pursue this course online or offline according to your preference. One such online platform is :https://upskillcourses.com/
FAQ 4) I DO SCHEDULE MY DAY, BUT I AM UNABLE TO ABIDE BY IT?
ANS 4) So in that case try following different scheduling methods like the most important task method, the time blocking method
FAQ 5) I AM FEELING A LOT OF SELF DOUBT?
ANS 5) It is common to feel self doubt but do not let this feeling reside in your brain and your heart . Don’t normalize it and replace self doubt with self love. Learn more about self love in the following paragraph.
FAQ 6) IS IT MANDATORY TO DO INTERNSHIPS DURING GRADUATION?
ANS 6) No , Although it is not mandatory to do internships when in college but it does have positive outlook on your personality and CV . However it completely depends upon the person and their Career plans.
CONCLUSION
These are the 6 most crucial tips and tricks which can prove to be very effective in future and your upcoming career.
As career plays a very crucial thing in one’s life but it also brings a lot of challenge with itself and as a newcomer all this might feel confusing, mind boggling to us and we all have felt that once in our lifetime.
At this point of time we all need someone to talk to about this and vomit what we are feeling and why or this common or it is just happening to me.
In the end I would like to conclude by saying that this is one of the most crucial times of one’s life and this confusion can be worth it if it forces you to grow and explore in different directions.
This can be a pathbreaker or path-maker and it totally depends upon how we spend it and by doing what and in this process exploration always helps but with this also make sure to have fun, night outs and whatever that makes you happy because ant the end it’s you who matters.
Try normalizing your feelings , acknowledge your feelings, identify them and accept them and try to work in the same directions and make sure to take breaks in between and give yourself a day off .
This is normal and try talking to your friends, family and your seniors. They might help you relax and will also help you through their point of views and experience which can be beneficial for you.
And at the end it is you who has to decide and work so make sure you give your best in all this while.DO NOT FORGET TO Prioritize yourself and make this life worth your existence.
