A great number of Maltese students are involved in a countless amount of non-profit organisations. More specifically, student activism plays a very important role in the life of a University student. Whilst the books, the studying and spending time researching at the library are paramount to achieving your career goals, student activism offers experience and skills that no book can ever teach you. Here are 7 benefits of student activism…
1. Move out of your comfort zone
A comfort zone provides a state of mental security. Student activism trurly helps you move away from what you are usually comfortable with. It is an experience whereby, you constantly challenge yourself. At first, a student activist may hesitate to step out of his/her comfort zone as they engage in important meetings, organise a high profile event, or take part in something which he/she has never encountered before. However, in the long run this challenge will result to be beneficial.
2. Confidence Booster
As you challenge yourself to step out of what you’re usually comfortable with, you will instantly learn how much student activism helps in boosting one’s confidence. Reaching targets, working in a team and being part of something bigger helps you be more confident in your everyday life.
3. Build new Connections
Building new connections is almost part and parcel of being an active student in an organisation. As the African proverb goes; ’if you want to walk fast walk alone, if you want to walk far, walk with others.’ Making such connections will prove to be beneficial even as one makes the transition from a student to a full-time worker.
4. Discover you Hidden Talents
As you carry out a role within an organisation, you might be surprised with what you are capable of doing. Student Activism truly helps you discover more about who your are and how far you can go!
5. Difficult People? Do NOT Panic!
Some people may seem impossible to collaborate with. But there again, isn’t the World full of difficult people?! Eventually, everyone comes across tiresome individuals at one point or another, and learning how to handle such people from an early stage will prepare you for when you have to deal with an annoying boss, or a difficult partner at the place of work.
6. Let your voice be heard
Student Activism is a perfect platform to speak your mind, voice your opinions and push forward your ideas with your team. Moreover, it also carries with it the satisfaction of also voicing your colleagues’ opinions and ideas.
7. The Memories
With all the ups and downs of being active as a student, at the end of the day, being part of something bigger offers you loads of beautiful memories that you will keep on recalling for most of your life!
We hope these tips help you understand better what a rewarding experience it is to be an active student. Do not be afraid to contribute. Choose to be active.