What are the benefits of leading a society?

What are the benefits of leading a society?

§  Learn new skills: learn how to plan events, work as a team and effectively manage your time!

§  Create a space to bring people together: by leading a society you can bring together people with similar backgrounds, interests or hobbies.

§  Put on activities you and other students want to take part in

§  Earn awards and digital badges for your work as a committee member: you can demonstrate your skills to employers using these.

 

“I have gained so many skills whilst being part of the society. The main skills I have learnt have been leadership and adaptability. Being President of a society involves lots of organisation and things can change quickly whilst planning events you have to be able to be adaptable and have several options for any events you're planning.”

– Alex Powell, LGBTQIA+ Society President, 22-23

 

“Being on the committee in a leadership role as president has taught me how to lead meetings, how to delegate tasks effectively, and how to deal with arguments/disagreements within a collaborative environment.”

– Josh Hallstrom, Tabletop Society President, 22-23


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