7 Things To Do This Summer Now That Your Job/Internship Is Cancelled | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

7 Things To Do This Summer Now That Your Job/Internship Is Cancelled

Because you can still be productive this summer.

25
7 Things To Do This Summer Now That Your Job/Internship Is Cancelled
https://www.pexels.com/photo/writings-in-a-planner-636246/

Thanks to covid-19, many of us are finding ourselves with nothing to do this summer. If your summer job/internship was cancelled, you can still be productive this summer and add to your resume.

When my summer internship was cancelled, I had no idea what I was supposed to do. We have three months of summer and as college or high school students, we're supposed to be using this time to build up our resumes.

Colleges and employers know that the pandemic is happening, so no one is going to blame you for not being able to work. What's most important, though, is spending your time this summer being productive and feeling accomplished.


So, here are 7 productive things to do this summer that will make great additions to your resume:

1. Learn a new Language 

Learning a new language can be so much fun and such a great skill to add to your resume! You can give yourself a set amount of time everyday to work on your language, allowing you to get into an every day routine.

2. Learn a new professional skill

Another thing you can add to your resume is a new computer skill that may or may not apply to your professional path. This may be skills in operating systems, office suites, presentation software, spreadsheets, communication and collaboration tools, accounting software, etc.

3. Become an online tutor 

Online tutoring, whether paid or unpaid, is a great way to spend some of your time this summer. It will allow you to have a routine and do some good this summer.

4. Take online classes

Take online classes at your university or local community college this summer to get a jumpstart on your college credits and fill your time with something beneficial.

5. Volunteer

Even if you can't be helping out in person, volunteerism does not stop during the pandemic. Reach out to a local nonprofit and see what you can do from home to help!

6. Create an e-portfolio 

E-portfolios are personal websites that feature your skills and involvement for potential employers to see. They can take a lot of time to make, so this summer is a great time to start.

7. Start your own company 

This one is definitely not for everyone and is a big step to take for a summer project, but if you're interested in entrepreneurship, this is the perfect time to start. If you have a good idea or a talent, stick with it and build it into something.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

178659
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

5848
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

451565
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22773
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments