A Balance of Work and Play: Education
A Balance of Work and Play: Education
A Balance of Work and Play: Education
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part from aca college clubs may require a Another benefit of get them in good stead when
demic courses, degree of prior training. ting involved with college they enter the workplace.
extracurricular But there are many others their teammates), arrange events is building a social Hence, the experience
activities (ECA) that help students expand logistics, scout markets for network. Students come of organising and partici
are an additional window their mental horizons. best prices and muster par into contact with a variety pating in extracurricular
of learning and inculcating ticipation from colleges of people, both peers and activities provides them
life skills. Infrastructure and and schools. others. This helps them topquality exposure and
Unfortunately, colleges followup All this inculcates in form and maintain connec learning, which will enable
do not seem to focus as Colleges also need to en them a sense of responsi tions that will be very help them to deal with life more
much as they do on aca sure that they have the re bility and develops confi ful later in life. successfully in future.
demics. Imagine if Lata quired infrastructure. For dence, street smartness, Then, there’s also the
Mangeshkar or Sachin Ten example, music societies problemsolving, critical critical aspect of building The writer is currently doing his
dulkar had been pushed need a sophisticated sound thinking, and decision skills such as creative Master’s in Political Science in Delhi
University.
towards academics rather system, a variety of instru making abilities, enhances thinking and communica
than following their pas ments, a separate music skills such as creativity, in
sion, who would have room and auditorium, and terpersonal communica
known about them? most importantly, a tion, leadership, emotional
This is why it is impor trained teacher who will intelligence, negotiation,
tant to make ECA compul get involved in the socie and adaptability, teaches
sory. It will help impart ty’s activities. them time and stress man
real education to students Therefore, the Universi GETTY IMAGES/ agement, and also makes
instead of promoting rote ty Grants Commission ISTOCKPHOTO them digitally savvy.
learning. (UGC) should devolve extra In my experience, col
Everyone has a talent, funds to colleges keeping connecting the administra stitutes will also promote it plays in shaping the lives lege cultural events have
ability or skill that he/she in mind the interests of tion and the students to and nourish the various of youngsters. always been the site of
can mine to support him/ ECA societies to enhance streamline the flow of in cultural and art forms. Not challenges, both personal
herself and to succeed in the standard of university formation, resources and only will they get a new Developing skills and professional. Handling
life. education. expertise will also help re platform to promote and Take the organisation of a the finances of such events
Students should be Further, there should be duce the burden on regu practice their art but these Model United Nations con also involves dealing with
asked to pursue at least a regular followup of the lar professors who are interactions will also ena ference. The organizing people and their biases
one activity throughout various activities, especial usually assigned the res ble students and teachers committee of students and navigating the politics
their time in college. Cur ly of finances and events. ponsibility of these cells. to acquire an understand need to invite a chief guest, of dress codes, brands and
rently, these are optional. Getting an expert teacher By bringing in artists ing and acceptance of the settle intrasociety issues more.
In the case of activities who can act as a bridge and professionals, the in activity and the crucial role with their friends (now In fact, the organisation
Consider your interests Sports Management (NASM),
Mumbai; Institute of Sports
Science and Technology
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Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree
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Uncertain about your career options? Low on (ISST), Pune; Indira Gandhi ■ IET India Scholarship interest in sports. Selection
Institute of Physical Education The Institution of Engineering process will include Sports
selfconfidence? This column may help and Sports Sciences, Delhi; and Technology (IET) invites Assessment Aptitude Test and
and Maulana Abdul Kalam applications for IET India Personal Interview (online).
pays the bills, try and create marketing, and leadership to Azad University of Technology Scholarship Award. Deadline: July 18
an online presence with your again help manage your own (MAKAUT), Kolkata. Career Eligibility: A fulltime regular https://bit.ly/41P2lkz
art. Work on a website, a blog, career and work in the sports options include Sports UG Engineering student (any
and a social media account. industry across various other Executive/Manager, Event year) from an AICTE/UGC
Showcase your work and capacities. Coordinator/Manager, Sports approved institution; all
OFF THE EDGE interact with potential clients Marketing and Promotions regular credit courses must
Nandini Raman and build a decent following. My son wants to pursue Manager, Sports Analyst, have been cleared in a single
Try to combine art with Sports Management as a Athletic Director, Sports attempt; marks should be at
I am in the third year of education. Can you create career. Which colleges can Agent, Sports Journalist, least 60% aggregate for the
B.Tech (Computer College) educational materials such as he apply to? What are his Fitness and Wellness Manager semesters cleared so far or
in a tier3 college. I want to instructional videos, career options? Shubha and so on. corresponding to CGPA of at
switch streams and become infographics, or lesson plans least 6.5 in a 10 point scale.
an investment banker. What with your art for teachers and Dear Subha, Disclaimer: This column Deadline: June 3
should I do? Aditya Raj students? You can also try and Sports Management is a is merely a guiding voice https://bit.ly/40yHUr0
sell your artwork through growing field that offers a and provides advice and
Dear Aditya, platforms like Etsy, range of opportunities. Some suggestions on education ■ PGP in Sports
So you want to move to Redbubble, or Society6 by colleges in India that offer an and careers. Management
Commerce and Finance from showcasing your work on undergraduate programme IIM Rohtak invites
Science. You can prepare for tshirts, mugs, coasters, are the International Institute The writer is a practising counsellor applications for its Post
and a trainer. Send your questions
to take the CAT and do an posters, calendars, of Sports Management (IISM), to [email protected] Graduate Programme in
MBA after your B.Tech. Aim to bookmarks, and journals. Mumbai; National Academy of with the subject line Off the Edge Sports Management.
study at a Bschool of repute Have you considered teaching
and specialise in Finance. An and learning art on the
MBA will equip you with weekends? Also, look out for
essential skills, provide you freelancing opportunities.
with networking opportunities Work on your portfolio and
and help with campus market your services to
recruitment opportunities. potential clients. Work on
Focus on Finance, Accounting your service list and
and Economics. Networking. deliverables and market the
Build contacts and same.
associations with people, start
attending industry events, I am a professional athlete
connect with professionals on in the first year of a
LinkedIn, reach out to people threeyear B.A. Psychology
who inspire you for mentoring and Journalism. What
opportunities. Relevant work courses I can pursue after
experience via internships or this while staying
entrylevel jobs will help build committed to my sporting
a strong foundation for a career? Pragun
career in investment banking.
Switching streams can be Dear Pragun,
intimidating but, with the Sports Journalism is one
right preparation, option if you enjoy writing.
perseverance, and skills, you Pursue a Master’s in
can make the transition. Journalism with a
specialisation in Sports
I have done my M.A. Journalism. You can freelance
(English Literature) and or work in a newspaper or a
B.Ed and qualified for both sports magazine or provide
UPTEP and CTET and am online content for various
preparing for TGT in sports portals. For Sports
English. But I am interested Psychology, you will need to
in being an artist. I like do your Master’s or a Ph.D.
drawing, sketching, and and this will help you
painting. But I need to earn understand mental and
money quickly also. What emotional aspects of sports
should I do? Anvi performance, which will be
useful for your own growth
Dear Anvi, and help you assist other
Wanting to pursue your athletes too. Coaching is
passion and stay financially another lucrative field for
afloat is challenging but you which you need to pursue a
can strike a balance between coaching certification
your passion for art and programme. A PG in Sports
earning a steady income. Management will help you
While your teaching career gain skills in business,
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