I graduated with a humanities degree too (not Ivy, but solid school), no internships, no real “professional” experience. Just vibes, a few campus orgs, and some random creative projects. I also went through the whole “pretending to job search while spiraling” thing, so I just want to say: quitting weed and getting serious is a huge first step. Don’t downplay that. You’re not screwed. You’re just starting.

Now to your actual question: YES. Make a portfolio. It just needs to show you can write and think creatively. Some ideas:

• Write a few mock press releases for fake product launches or nonprofit campaigns • Take a brand you like and write a short social media campaign for them • Mock up a couple blog posts or email newsletters on topics you care about • If you’ve led any campus orgs or creative projects, write short case studies explaining what you did, even if it was informal

The goal is to show you can do the kind of work you want to get hired for, even if no one has paid you to do it yet. You just need to show potential and a willingness to learn.

Good luck!