Gone are the days when keeping your whole focus on studies rather than anything else was considered essential. These days to succeed and keep pace with the rest of the world, students must spend their time learning other skills outside the academic circle. These skills not only aid in polishing their personalities but also will help them to stand out from the crowd.

Out of a long list of skills, a few of them are as follows:

• Networking:

The more connections you build, the more opportunities will be there for you in the future. Try to expand your social circle, build relationships. Don’t hesitate to help others. Get involved in extracurricular activities. Try to spend time in volunteer ships or internships. Few of the volunteer ships offered annually by top organizations are listed below:

https://www.aku.edu/careers/volunteer/Pages/home.aspx

https://www.siut.org/volunteer.php

• Time management

Time management is one of the most crucial skills a student must learn. Time management is directly proportional to your productivity and success.

Prioritize your tasks, list down what are the time-wasters and what is needed. Maintain a proper schedule, take rest, and focus on one thing at a time.

• Dealing with Failures

One of the most important skills that must be developed at a younger age is how to deal with failures. There will always be setbacks and failures in life but one must move forward and keep learning. Dealing with them helps in strengthening a person. This skill will not only help academic life but will shape you as a better person for tomorrow.

• Communication Skills 

Students must improve their oral and written communication skills. The ability to articulate your thoughts and ideas properly is very important. Being able to communicate effectively, write articles, speak in public, write letters, reports or express your  ideas in a group, not only speak but become a good listener, all of these are the attributes of good communication skills.

• Leadership Skills

Developing the qualities of a leader will not only help a student during his academic life but will be beneficial once he enters the professional world. The ability to motivate your team, handles responsibilities, and resolve issues.