Super-curriculars, UCAS Clearing, and the sweet spot of confidence.
😊 Welcome
This week we have a look at super-curricular activities; what they are, and why they are so helpful and important. We also learn about Clearing, and how to find the confidence sweet spot.
✍️ What exactly are super-curricular activities, and why should I be bothered?
You’ve all heard of extra-curricular activities; things like sport, games, clubs and community activities that you do outside of your studies. But what about super-curricular activities? Perhaps you’ve heard about these from teachers or advisers, but aren’t really sure what they are all about. If so, read on…
Super-curricular activities, like extra-curriculars, are things that you do outside the classroom, but the difference is that they relate to your studies. They are activities that extend, or stretch your knowledge beyond what you do within the school curriculum.
So, why should you be bothered with them? To me, the reason is pretty simple…
💡 Did You Know?
UCAS Clearing actually opens on 5th July. So, if you have your exam results, but don't have a place yet, you can start using the Clearing process straight away.
Find out more about UCAS Clearing
📢 Quote of the week
“You can be confident in your ability to achieve a goal in the future, while maintaining the humility to question whether you have the right tools in the present. That's the sweet spot of confidence.”
Adam Grant, author of Think Again
This means that you can be confident in your future, confident that you can go on and achieve great things - even if you don’t know how to right now!
Thanks for reading!
Jonathan
🎯 In case you missed it: Taking Careers Advice from Dave Grohl
📅 Next week: Using ChatGPT for your UCAS Personal Statement
