When you walk out of college, in addition to a degree, you possess numerous skills that will become an essential part of your personality. All these skills are acquired when you are coping up with the challenges of college life. Non-academic skills are the most valuable skills learned in college. They come in handy more so in life, than say the complex formulae or equations.
Here are some of the important skills learned in college that are also relevant in the real world.
Real life exposure
College brings with it a large amount of freedom and responsibility, as you get to encounter the outer world on such a personal level for the first time. Interacting with your Professors, batchmates and roommates will be a rich experience in itself and will hopefully improve your social skills and shape your perspective about people.
Budgeting
As a student, you will have very little expendable income to waste and so you will learn how to manage a small budget. You will be able to differentiate between your needs and wants and choose your enjoyments wisely. Budgeting is a skill you’ll definitely have to use in your day to day life. You will learn to make smart financial decisions at work, even if your budget is not that tight.
Discipline
In college, when you are all by yourself, self-discipline needs to be inculcated. No one will force you to attend classes or make sure you turn in your assignments on time. You are solely responsible for your success and everything that happens to you. You will have to make a study schedule, submit assignments on time, make decisions regarding going out with friends etc. This discipline will stay with you throughout your lifetime.
Team work
During college life, you will have to work in a team to complete assignments and projects. Group assignments teach you how to motivate and encourage others, how to fit into a team, and how to understand the emotions, strengths and weaknesses of others.
In the real world, these skills are useful in business project management and other supervisory jobs. Learning how to work as a team leader or team member is crucial for future life.
Motivation
Even if you are not excited to complete assignments or write your exams or attend classes, somehow you learn to muster up the motivation because you know you will be affected by not doing so. This skill will remain beneficial throughout your life. You must be motivated to get up for work, attend meetings, pay bills etc.
Organisation
Even though you have a number of things to do, you have to learn what needs to be done when. You need to schedule the time on the basis of the work that you have in hand and complete tasks according to the level of their importance. This will help you a lot, in real life.
Resourcefulness
Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. It will be difficult to manage all things by yourself without any prior experience. You should have a supportive circle around you that knows your vision and goals. Seeking assistance is a skill that will come in handy throughout your professional career.
To think differently
You are surrounded by thousands of other students who have different outlooks. With an open mind, you can imbibe new ideas. Thinking with a different perspective and applying critical thinking to various concepts will not only help you during your studies but will be of help in the future too. Creative thinking will make you adaptable and open to new ways of working and completing tasks, whether they are work-related or not.
Integrity
There will be situations during college life, when your integrity might be tested. You might be tempted to take short cuts for success. You have to strengthen your personal integrity and stay true to your values, whatever may be the situation. Discipline, perseverance and external support will help you during your tough times. This skill of integrity will bring you glory in your career.
Note-taking
Note-taking does not end with graduation. You will have to take notes during meetings, conferences and seminars. Your job will often depend on how accurate these notes are. So mastering the art of note-taking will certainly be beneficial.
All these skills help you as a person in the long run. College may offer you the knowledge to advance in your career, but the life lessons you learn there will undoubtedly change your perspectives and vision and will be of value to you for the rest of your life.
At Nehru colleges, you will be able to learn all the valuable life lessons along with the course that you have opted for. We offer you the best environment to enhance your skills and creativity. Your leadership, networking, communication, and personal skills will be fostered with suitable projects and activities so that you leave your mark as a proud Nehruvian, wherever you go.
