Imran Aziz
Overview - Clubs and Societies
What is it?
There are well over 100 clubs and societies at the University of Glasgow. I have been involved in a range of ... (more)
Relevance to university studies
My involvement with clubs and societies has helped me to develop a ...(more) ,
Relevance to employability
The same skills that have helped me to succeed in my extra-curricular activities and my academic studies will also stand me in good stead for ...(more)
Overview of Student Ambassadors
What is it?
Student Ambassadors work for the Recruitment and International Office in the University and act as representatives ...(more)
Relevance to university studies
Being involved in the Student Ambassador scheme helped me to improve my understanding of the ...(more)
Relevance to employability
Overview of Student Representatives
What is it?
Student Reps are elected by their fellow class members who ... (more)
Relevance to university studies
Being a Student Rep has helped me to understand how the University's administrative systems ... (more)
Relevance to employability
The listening and communication skills listed above are equally important in the ... (more)
Extra-curricular skills ePortfolio Supplement - Contents
This section of my ePortfolio reflects on the skills I have developed through my involvment in GAP 'Extra-curricular activities'. Many of these skills have also been developed through my undergraduate studies. As part of the GAP 'Extra-curricular activities' element I took part in and completed the following activities:
Page contents
This page contains the following elements:
- An overview of the content and relevance of the extra-curricular activities I completed in this GAP element (see 'Overview' sections)
- A summary of the key transferable extra-curricular skills developed through my engagement with this GAP element and thoughout my undergraduate studies (see 'Summary of extra-curricular skills')
- Some detailed examples of instances where I have demonstrated these transferable skills in the context of my extra-curricular activities and my undergraduate studies (see 'Extra-curricular skills in context'))
- My extra-curricular activities development plan
Extra curricular skills in context
Extra-curricular development plan
The table below provides an overview of the extra-curricular skill areas and activities I have been involved in during the course of my studies so far:
| Extra-curricular skill area | Activity | Date of completion |
| Develop ideas and listen to others' | Student Representative Training with Sparqs | Oct 2006 |
| Self-discipline & leadership | Avalanche Awareness Course | Oct 2006 |
| Teamwork | Winter Skills Course | Jan 2007 |
| Critical argumentation & persuasion | Dialectics Speaker Training | Oct 2007 |
| Ability to cope under stress | First Aid In The Water | Jan 2008 |
Promoting team spirit and bonds; personal well-being | Club and societies (GAP Workshop) | Dec 2009 |
Time management; communication and interpersonal skills | Student ambassadors (GAP Workshop) | Dec 2009 |
| Develop innovative ideas and listening to others | Student Representatives (GAP Workshop) | Dec 2009 |
The table below provides an overview of the extra-curricular skill areas and activities that I would hope to develop and achieve by the end of this academic year:
Short-term goals (Academic year 2009/10)
| Extra-curricular skill area | Activity | Date to complete by |
| Self-reliance & self-respect | Obtain second ranking in Kendo | Jul 2009 |
| Learn new skills and adapt to new situations | Complete my first Webchat talk with prospective students with Student Ambassadors | Mar 2009 |
| Motivation & perserverance | Advance Winter Survival Course | Feb 2009 |
The table below provides an overview of the extra-curricular skill areas and activities that I would hope to develop and achieve by the end of my studies:
Long-term goals (Before completion of degree Jun 2012)
| Extra-curricular skill area | Activity | Date of completion |
| Helping others/interpersonal skills | Complete a semester of volunteering with University scheme | Jul 2011 |
| Leadership | Stand for President of my sports club | Oct 2011 |
Summary of extra-curricular transferable skills
During the course of my undergraduate studies and my engagement with a variety of extra-curricular activities I have developed a range of transferable skills all of which are equally valuable in the world of work:
- time management
- communication and interpersonal
- critical argumentation and persuasion
- teamwork
- leadership
- self-reliance
- ability to cope under stress
- promoting team spirit and bonds
- personal well-being
- develop innovative ideas and listening to others
- self-discipline
- motivation and perserverance
- self-respect
- ability to learn and adapt to new situations
Employers look for stress-coping graduates -exercise can help
Personal and Professional Development - Extra-curricular skills
GAP Workshops and courses
GAP Certificates and awards
- Graduate Attributes Programme - Extra-curricular skills certificate