College life is one of the
beautiful phase of an individual's life. It is the time we learn to be
independent, it's the time we try different things, it's the time we make our
own choices, it's the time we grow. There are many things we have in mind when
we enter college life, there are many things we want to do but due to lack of
proper planning we aren't able to do so. We join college to get education and
skills that will help us excel in our corporate career. But not all things are not learned from books. We didn’t realise it then but after 3-4 years of college
life when we are stuck in corporate world, we regret what we missed in our
college days. "If and only if I could have" , types of statement rule
our mind. But at that point we can’t do much and just carry with what we have(as we
don’t have much spare time in our hand). Believe me, college time is the best time
( after you have selected your major) to try different things, to do what you
want , to acquire new skills and more importantly to live the way you want.
So here are the 10 things you shouldn’t miss in your college
life:
1. Make Some Real Friends:
Life is a long
journey. In it you need some guys on whom you can rely on, friends you can
trust blindly. And the college life is the best time to make some. In your
college you will find many similar like-minded guys from different field,
different area, different style and different beliefs. So it’s the perfect
opportunity to befriend some really good friends who will be always there for
you. By few I don’t mean 15-20 friends, five to six are enough. They will be
the one who will be around you in college time, they will be the first one to
support you in tough times in college and they will be the first one who could
help you in your start-up (if you plan any in your college life)
2. Join
a College Society:
There are many
societies in the college like Drama Society, Dance Society, Music Society,
Debate Club, Sports Society, Marketing Society and many other ( based on your
streams). You should definitely join one of the society as it will contribute
to your overall growth. You will learn many new things , get some practical
experience plus it will contribute to your overall growth. For example: If you
are a introvert or if you have a fear of public speaking then joining one of
the society will help you to overcome your shortcomings, as it will test you in
certain situations, which will help you to overcome similar situations in your
corporate life
3. Organise
the college fest:
A college’s fest
catches eye balls of many. There are many things involved in organising the
college fest , but they all can be summed up in a single word : “management”.
It’s the art of managing different aspects. And this management skill is
required not only in our corporate life but in our personal lives too. So, if
you got a chance then you should definitely be a part of the team to organise
the college fest. There are many things you can do like planning the event,
marketing it via different means, you can be an anchor on the day of the event
or you can get the sponsors/promoters for the event.
4. Volunteer
an event:
Here I don’t
mean volunteering you college fest or a competition organised by your college
society. Here I mean to volunteer an event organised by corporates for charity
or any event organised for awareness by NGOs. We get so much from the
nature/society around us and it’s our duty to give it back. As a college
student, volunteering that event is the best way to learn about the
practicality of that situation and a simple way for a student to contribute
towards society. It will help to increase your self confidence and make you a
better person. You can also volunteer a sports event or a marathon in your
area.
5. Upgrade
Your Skills:
From time to time you should upgrade your skills. Upgrading your skills is kind of life long learning. And the college time is the best time to set it going. After you have selected your major, you know exactly in which direction, area you want to go. So according to your field you should constantly upgrade your skills as in real world, skills are the things which gets you a job and take you to a higher level. Bill Gates , Steve Jobs didn’t had the degree but they had the skills which got them the success. You can upgrade your skills either online or by getting involved in some part time jobs.
6. Engage
In New Experiences:
There are many
things we want to try, there are many things we want to learn , there are many
new experiences we want to indulge in but never gave them a try. If you have a
list of this kind then, college time is the best time to fulfil it. If you want to
learn swimming then just go and join swimming academy and get going. If you
have a interest in playing guitar then go get a guitar and start learning. Want
to travel? Then start by exploring your city. Visit all the important landmarks
of your city and get going. Fulfil as much wishes you have as it will make you
more flexible, a multi tasker and more importantly it will help you grow in much
better way.
7. Get
Fit:
Getting fit
doesn’t mean to get a six pack abs. It means to be healthy. Being healthy increases
your life expectancy by 10-15 years. You should exercise regularly in order to
be fit. You don’t want to be fatty or skinny in your late forties and walking
on medicines. You want to be fit, eat what you want, drink what you want and
most importantly live the way you want. It can be attained, if, you exercise
regularly. And college time is the best time to set the motion. You can choose
your own style for fitness. It can be yoga , gym , sport activity or any other
thing which will help you to have a fit body.
8. Try
different Outlets:
There’s nothing
wrong in being foody. If you love food then you shouldn’t stop yourself from
trying different things. What you should stop yourself is from visiting the
same outlet again and again. If you have a love for eating then you should try different
restaurants, different cuisines, different dishes and different preparation
styles, as it might help you in long term on important days of your life. It
will help you to find the best restaurant for your first date or a place for a
treat to your parents from your first salary. So, try as many restaurants,
dishes, cuisines as you can in your college time and find out which is the best
one to bank on.
9. Look
for Online Earning Opportunities:
In college time
you will have much spare time in your hands. Instead of wasting your time on
useless apps and videos, you should utilise it effectively. You should look for
good Online Earning Opportunities. There are many sites which pay you for
online surveys or for listening music. Based on your interest you can google
for similar online earning opportunities. If you aren’t able to find any then
join Amazon’s affiliate marketing programme which pays you certain percent of
sales directed via your link. It isn’t that important as a college guy to earn
but it feels good when you cover your
own expenses.
10. Road
Trip:
Lastly, go on a
road trip with your best friends. There are various perks linked to it. Road
trip is the best way to enjoy the journey and to be close to the nature. It’s
cheap. You are in best company to pass time with. On a road trip, you are more
involved with each other rather than being engaged in phones. You can talk about
endless topics without getting tired, plus you can take turns while driving.
You will learn to move out from your comfort zone with persons you can rely on. You
will learn to be free. And most importantly, memories of this trip will last
forever. So go on a road trip with your friends and enjoy your time together
like never before.
