Summer vacation is almost here and most of us can’t wait to hit the beach. Although for college students or those soon to be, you may be thinking of how to make your summers more productive. Tanning, the beach and outdoor actives are great too but below are 5 ways to make the best of your summer and prepare for your future career. #1. Take Classes
Taking summer classes can help, speed up your degree. The best part is you can choose to take them at a community college for less money. This also gives the advantage of take electives that may not be offered at your current college .Just make sure you check with your college to make sure the credits are transferable.
# 2. Intern:
Internships are a great way to be productive during summer months. They provide experience that will look great on your resume and also builds connections with the internship provider and people already in the industry you’re thinking of entering. Some even offer stipends through out, or at the end of completion so they might make you a few shekels. Opportunities like these can help establish an on going internship throughout the years and even potentially lead to a job when you graduate college.
#3. Get a Job:
Getting a summer job is a great way to gain experience. It is also a great way to save up for text books for the upcoming fall semester. Check your local camps, YMCA, civic, or municipalities for openings. These are great summer jobs since they only last through the summer months and can be an ongoing gig for the next few summers.
#4. Volunteer:
Volunteering is an easy way to gain experience. This is a great opportunity because you can volunteer at multiple places, experiencing different environment while testing out how you will enjoy working in potential work environments. So if you get bored easily and like to change things up this would be great for you. It is also a great way to help out and give back to your local community.
#5. Go on a Mission Trip:
If finances allow, meaningful mission trips are a great experience. If your future career doesn’t allow time for month long mission trips, this is the perfect time to do so. This gives you an opportunity to use and learn different skills to help those who need it the most. For example if you are great at woodwork, teaching, first aid, and innovation etc., this might be a great opportunity to use those skills.
Overall, don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the warm days this summer, plan ahead and make the best of your time. Like they say, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
