Extracurricular activities in personal and professional development with Afia

Afia's presentation focused on the significance of extracurricular activities in personal and professional development.

Here are the key points:

Extracurricular Activities: Highlighted their importance in applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios, learning new skills, networking, and discovering personal interests.

Tertiary Institutions: Discussed the variety of non-technical and technical student teams and the benefits of engaging in activities outside one's faculty.
Community Activities and Events: Shared information on organizations and events for volunteering or participation, such as Bricks for Kids, Code Like a Girl, and Engineers Without Borders.

Hackathons: Offered insights on preparation, teamwork, and leveraging hackathons as opportunities to explore new technologies and improve problem-solving skills.

Side Projects: Encouraged undertaking side projects to apply learning in a practical context, with suggestions for project ideas and starting points.
Internships and Projects: Discussed her own internship experiences and the role of projects in career development, advising on how to approach project work and internships.

Challenges and Overcoming Them: Addressed common challenges in extracurricular activities, offering strategies to navigate issues like discomfort, time constraints, and teamwork dynamics.

Afia provided practical examples from her experiences, emphasizing the value of extracurricular activities for growth.