Although being a student is an enjoyable time, there is obviously a lot of work involved. Even though the workload that is part of being a uni' student can be fairly extensive, it is worth thinking about choosing to volunteer or participate in activities on a community level. There are several reasons for this, with one of the biggest being the positive difference it could make to you and your future.
What You Can Gain
The prospect of taking part in community work or other volunteering opportunities may bring to mind the thought of putting in a lot of hours and for no pay, which may be particularly unappealing when you already have mounting university projects and assignments that are already placing huge demands on your time. However, when you realise that you generally have the freedom to choose where you look for places to volunteer or get involved, you may see that this idea has plenty of potential to be both enjoyable as well as an all-round rewarding experience.
One massive benefit to getting active in this way is that it can give a real boost to your studies at uni'. If you choose to put some of your free-time into something that has clear parallels with the course you're studying, you can easily enrich and expand the knowledge you are gaining through your academic experiences. It also gives you the chance to put what you are learning into practice, perhaps helping to demonstrate the value it has in the everyday world. This will also help you become more effective in any future professional positions that utilise these skills.
Going Forward
Also, on the subject of future positions, volunteering can be a real advantage for your chosen career. Volunteering is something that can often be a great enhancement to a CV. This will therefore make you more appealing as candidate to potential employers and increase your chances of securing the job you are looking for. And on a personal level, getting first-hand experience relevant to the subject you are studying or what you are aiming for as a career, is surely going to help you get a better understanding and deeper appreciation of your area of study.
Where To Start?
It's probably best to do some research into the kind of things that interest you or are most relevant to you or your studies first. Then, if you are considering how to get some experience of working in a related professional environment, it might be best to get in touch directly with places that could offer this kind of experience; just a polite, professional phone call or email could get things started.
Part-Time Employment
Sometimes working for free isn't quite feasible, mainly due to the financial restrictions of being a student. It is not unheard of for students to have a part-time job alongside their studies as a way to boost their financial situation. Whilst being employed on a part-time basis can always be a source for some very good experience for life after you have graduated, it is not impossible to merge a part-time job with the gaining of experience that is directly related to what you are studying. So maybe give a little thought to how you can do this.
Birmingham and Student Accommodation
There are a fair few opportunities out there for those wanting to improve their skills, enhance their learning and heighten their prospects following graduation as they proceed through their university years. And being a Birmingham student is a great start when it comes to finding somewhere to volunteer or gain work experience.
As well as that, Birmingham is a place that's ideal for the student of today. It is more than well-equipped with things to see and do, meaning that, whatever your interests are or whatever it is that you like to do when you're not at uni', Birmingham will keep you entertained. It boasts first-rate student accommodation, too, such as that which is provided through Unihousing.
Registered lettings agents based in Selly Oak, Unihousing student accommodation is situated conveniently close to local public transport links that will get you around Birmingham and into the City Centre. Unihousing's Selly Oak student accommodation is also within a short distance of the University of Birmingham Edgbaston campus, which is another nice, convenient touch. And by being in Selly Oak, access to the necessary amenities is quick and easy, in the same way that getting to one of the Selly Oak pubs or restaurants for a bite to eat or fun night out with friends is.
The City for Students
Overall then, it is not hard to see that Birmingham is the perfect fit for the modern-day student. Filled with loads of opportunities for volunteering, community work, as well as the social activities that generally form part of the student experience, Birmingham is a stand-out student city.
Unihousing
Unihousing offers all types of student accommodation in Selly Oak and other surrounding areas of Birmingham. Both student studios and shared housing are on the market for the new academic year in 2018. We could have your ideal student accommodation, head to our site and book a viewing so you can find your ideal student accommodation.
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