Engaged

Being engaged is all about taking part and making the most of opportunities – whether that’s being fully committed to your degree or being actively involved in extra-curricular activities.

How can you demonstrate engagement?

These are just some examples of what you can do while you’re at Newcastle.

On your course

Be a committed team member on a group project, focusing on achieving the team’s aims and objectives.
Try new things and be open to learning new skills. Read books that aren’t on the reading list, take an extra-credit module to learn a new language, teach pupils in schools on our Career Development Module, or work on a consultancy project for a local business in our Developing Enterprise Module. You can get academic credit for your placement year with our Careers Service Placement Year Module.
Ask for help when needed and apply what you’ve learned. In return, give feedback and constructive criticism when appropriate.
Represent your School or course, working with University staff to create positive change for students.

Outside your course

Undertake work experience. It doesn’t need to be related to your degree subject, but it can show an employer that you’re keen to develop your skills within a workplace environment.
Become a mentor, helping to support other students socially and academically, for example, through the FutureMe Mentor scheme.
Be a student ambassador, inspiring young people, while representing and promoting Newcastle University.
Work as a community rep to help enrich the local community and increase student involvement in it.
Join a sports club and commit to training regularly.
Create or join a society and take an active role in it.
Get involved with student media at Newcastle, writing for the Courier or working with Newcastle Student Radio, to discuss topics and issues you and your peers are interested in.
Show engagement in your career development, for example, networking and speaking to employers at recruitment fairs and events; attending a careers workshop; or improving your CV or interview technique with the help of the Careers Service.
Volunteer, for example, fundraising for a charity, doing some conservation work, teaching English to refugees or school children.
Register for the ncl+ Award to gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities and reflect on the skills you’ve gained.