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How to encourage students to engage in the broader university offering
Irina Shcheglova
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
How to encourage everyone on campus to participate in extracurricular activities to enrich personal and professional development
It’s not all lectures, labs and tutorials. Life outside class should give students valuable learning experiences that can enrich their personal and professional development. Whether it’s sport, creative pursuits, professional societies or work experience, all give a chance to build soft skills such as teamwork and problem-solving and foster a crucial sense of belonging. Here’s how to create a rich, diverse and challenging campus programme that students (and staff) will want to engage with.