The holiday period of our higher institutions are very long, this is caused by the incessant strike actions by ASU, ASUP, NLC, and school closures due to student's unrest such as riots. Students are forced to stay at home against their will. This period can be used to achieve great things, instead of being waisted staying idle. The following can be done during school holiday.
(1) Acquire skills
These days of high unemployment rate, the acquisition of skills is very important. With this, the student can earn some money rendering services even after graduation while waiting for the dream job. Students can acquire skills such as phone or computer repairs, computer networking, websites design, etc.
(2) Enrol for internship program. If the holiday will last for some months, the student can acquire relevant industrial experience. They can offer to work for free and the focus should be on acquiring work experience. This will enhance quick employment after graduation.
(3) Engage in agriculture. There is no doubt that, our nation is in dire need of more youth involvement in agriculture. Agriculture has been neglected by youths. Students can start small farms, and learn from it. They might invest more in it later. This will boost food production, and save our nation the huge import bill on importation of food materials. With increased agricultural production, we can gain foreign exchange through export.
(4) Deep study and research
Most students abandon their study during holidays. they often forget what was taught at school. This has resulted in poor grades because most times the school starts examination immediately after resumption, especially when the holiday was caused by strike or riot. Therefore, during holiday, the students should revise their school work and read ahead using the scheme of work.
(5) Engage in community service.
As a patriotic citizen, the student can give back to the society by participating in community development projects such as free school lesson to junior students, carrying out social awareness campaign, environmental sanitation etc. This act of benevolence does not go unrewarded . Doing good always brings goodness.
(6) Go on a visit
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Yes, I know you are not Jack, but it applies to all. Some time can be spared for excursions with friends or family members, and places of interest can be visited. Relatives and friends can be visited. This will ensure a work life balance.
Time is money and it does not wait for any. Hence holiday time should not be waisted.
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