03/05/2022
BEING A UNIVERSITY STUDENT IS NOT ENOUGH
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This post is for fresh students, who are in University or college; on the road to pursue their first degree. I remember while I was pursuing my degree at the University of Lusaka, one of my lecturers would always advise us to build our network and skills outside of what we are being taught in class. I took this literal, engaged myself in so many activities that have today contributed to my leadership skills, communication skills, grew my network and circle of influence and marketed myself to various organizations.
When I finished University, it was very easy to tap into my networks and get opportunities that helped me grow my career in governance and advocacy. I believe it’s not enough to just be a student in University or college; beyond growing your academic relevance, use your time to also build your network, to volunteer, to build a strong skill-set and to become a dependable young leader.
There are colleagues we where with in University who focused more on being on top of their class but yet without growing their brand, today they are still writing application letters. There’s power in volunteering and dedicating your time to engage in activities that help grow your career. It’s not the degree that makes you relevant, it’s what you achieve beyond the degree that sets you apart.