WHILE WAITING FOR THAT UNIVERSITY ADMISSION.

Written by: Samuel Anthony

Are you a teenager still waiting for admission into the university? How do you make use of your time while waiting? Do you just while away time surfing the internet, browsing all the junks that are posted on there? Or are you using your time wisely investing it in profitable ventures that will mold you into the responsible man or woman you wish to be?
After my secondary education, I spent four years at home before I secured admission into the university. I remember wasting so much time playing computer games, chatting with friends and just aimlessly moving about. While in the university I saw so many opportunities and began to wish I had learnt a skill before I secured admission.
The four years I spent would have been enough to learn a skill and be self-reliant while in the university. Frankly speaking there are many opportunities to make money as a university student. However, only people who have prepared beforehand will take hold of these opportunities.
In this article I have compiled a list of skills you could learn while waiting for that university admission:

Barbing and hair salon.
This is one of the most lucrative businesses around university campuses. I use to have friend at the university who single handedly sponsored himself through the university, and guess what; he did that by barbing hair on campus. Students are undoubtedly the most fashionable in any society, learning how to barb hair before you get admission into the university could be your ticket to financial fortune once you eventually get admitted.
For the ladies instead of wasting time gossiping with friends why not learn how to plait different styles of hair and fix hair extensions? This skill could be learnt in less than six month with little or no cost. Most university girls change hair style once in every two weeks. These could be a source of income for you while in school.

Computer training.
It is no more news that we live in a computer age. Everything is now computerized. Therefore those who possess adequate computer skill will always have an edge over those who don’t. While waiting for that university admission, enroll in a computer training course and learn the basics of computer. Most universities now write computer based test (e-test) at the entry level, thus learning the basics of computer would help you pass these tests. Furthermore, a sound knowledge in computer operation will help you secure a job after graduating from the university.


Read books.
One of the surest ways to increase your exposure and intellectual capacity is by reading books. Yes, Read! Read! Read! The importance of reading cannot be overemphasized. Reading broadens your horizon and exposes you to the life and experiences of other.
However, not all write-ups are worth reading. Focus on write-ups that build you and challenge you to aim higher. Educative and informative books are a must read for any teenager. You never can tell when a knowledge you acquire from a book will come handy in future.
There are so many other training and activities you can engage in: music training, graphic design, catering, tailoring, shoe making, baking etc. the list is inexhaustible. While waiting for that long anticipated admission into the university you could learn one of these skills. Take a stand to learn a skill while you wait and I assure you, you’ll be glad you did. Good luck.