Dear Sista Girl:
My name is Montavious and I’m a Sophomore Business major here on campus. I am from a very small town in Louisiana and if you blink you’d miss it. One of the reasons I came to Alcorn is to get far away from that place. As you know the semester is rapidly coming to an end and I dread going back there. There are no jobs to go to that can occupy my time in a positive manner and since I don’t have a car I can’t go to the neighboring town to look for a job. Unfortunately, I didn’t adhere to the multiple times my Instructors told me to sign up for any internships and kept putting it off and now it’s too late. Sista Girl, to coin a phrase, “I’m stuck like Chuck”. Do you have any advice on how I can occupy my time this Winter break in a positive and beneficial way that could possibly help me with my future occupation while I’m at home? Thank you in advance.
Smallville
Dear Smallville:
I totally get where you’re coming from, it’s tough going back to a place that feels like it has so little to offer, especially when you’re eager to make progress. Even though you missed out on internships this time around, there are still some ways to use your break to build skills that’ll help with your future. You could consider taking online courses in areas related to business, such as finance or marketing, which could be done from home and really add to your knowledge. Also, if there’s internet access, freelancing online might be a possibility, and sites such as Fiverr or Upwork allow you to pick up small projects, giving you experience that’s great for your resume. If that’s not an option, consider starting a small project of your own, maybe a blog or a business idea, something you can experiment with and learn from. Don’t underestimate the value of reaching out to professionals on LinkedIn; even a few short informational interviews could give you great insights and new contacts. Volunteering locally can also be a productive way to spend time, especially if you can apply your business skills to help an organization with things such as budgeting or planning. Even something as simple as reading books or listening to podcasts on business can give you new ideas and inspiration. Remember, productivity isn’t just about having a job, it’s about finding any opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for what’s next.
Sista Girl
