Thursday, February 28, 2013

The right path to success


The right path to success

Khulood Al Ghadani
College of Arts and social sciences, English

You will not dazzle a manager in a company, a head in a college of being a bright student as you'll explode their curiosity of being gifted in some extra curricular activities. Yes, they are looking for smart employees but the skillful ones are the ones whom will be picked. In fact, being active in extracurricular activities can be as beneficial as getting high grades. For instance, it will give you the opportunity to do your best and inspire others to do so. You will be a responsible person for your action. You will be ready to shine. Khulood Al Ghadani meets Mr. Ahmed Al Abdali, an English instructor at the language center at SQU, who is well known for his belief in extra curricular activities.
Mr. Ahmed explained that from his first day at the university, he made sure to take part in as many societies as possible. He stated, In fact, I was the founders of the translation group which has become now was English and Translation Society.” Hence, he tried to strike a balance between his university work and the extracurricular activities. In his second year, he was able to publish some of his translation passages. In fact, his translation was seen by his Majesty, who has sent his thanks through the minister of national heritage. He didn’t stop there but he even translated a couple of books for the university.
Although he was good at extracurricular activities, he has never neglected his academic studies. He argued that GPA is very crucial for the community as it is like the first indication of a student's academic achievement. He says,“ however it may or may not give an indication of his personality. And that's why GPA and extra-activities especially the ones that are related to the field of the study have to go hand in hand.” They are both as important as one another. He concluded the interview by saying that students should integrate their “academic personality" in the class and then get into the world of activities.

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