Dhruv has held 6 positions on the Students Council for 4 consecutive years. He was the class representative for 4 years from 2015 to 2019, the Debate Secretary in 2015-16, and the General Secretary in 2017-18. He has also served as the Vice-President of the DY Patil Vidyapeeth Students' Council in 2018, representing the medical college.
1. The Experience
The experience of working with a team as a leader and as a team member is invaluable in developing critical management skills. Working on the Student’s Council can help you gain valuable insight on how an institution runs from the inside and what keeps the wheels of an organization running. You stand to gain the kind of experience that is only acquired by being in charge of and managing all the fundamental work that goes on in your respective department. Moreover, if you aspire to take up leadership or managerial roles in the future, then becoming a part of the Council is bound to add to your skill set.
2. Communication
As a Students’ Council member, you will get the opportunity to meet and interact with numerous people both within and outside college, in small and large groups. Not only will you become more comfortable speaking to new people eventually, but it will also serve as a good opportunity to develop your public speaking skills. Establishing a line of interpersonal communication with the team members and the higher ups will be an essential part of that learning experience and will help you hone your networking skills.
3. Time Management
Even as a member of the Student’s Council, academics should remain your top priority. In a challenging course such as the MBBS and also with the nature of our work as professionals, it becomes all the more important to balance out and utilize our time well. Managing your academic performance, attendance and personal life along with your Students’ Council responsibilities is tricky. Over the course of your tenure, you will grow accustomed to comfortably managing multiple tasks while maintaining a strong balance in your life and this will will help you inculcate the habit of planning in advance and managing your time well. It is something that should help you become more well rounded doctors in the future.
4. Adds to your CV
All the leadership roles that you have taken up are valued on a professional front. You may talk about your experience within the Students’ Council on your CV, your LinkedIn profile etc. Being a part of the students’ council reflects on your CV as having the ability to manage multiple avenues simultaneously. There is a lot to take back from your role as the secretary of your respective department and it could serve as a wonderful topic of discussion in future job/residency interviews!
5. Networking
In the times that we live in, it has become increasingly evident that establishing a valuable network framework is vital to your career progression. During your tenure with the Students’ Council, you meet and develop relationships with students within the council as well as those outside it. As a matter of fact, you tend to meet people from all walks of life and that helps you learn how to deal with various members across each strata of life. Each member of this network, especially the faculty, is a potential mentor you may seek guidance from moving forward in your career.
6. Cashing in on the wins
The competitive nature of selection to the Students’ Council makes acquiring a position an achievement. Every little event that is successfully organized, both as a team member, and as a team leader, is incredibly fulfilling.
7. Personal growth and development
As an individual in early adulthood, it’s important for us to step out of our comfort zone, push our boundaries and understand ourselves better as we take on bigger challenges in life. For me, my experience with the Students’ Council moulded the way I think in many ways. It also encouraged me to understand and overcome numerous personal obstacles, and eventually helped shape me into a stronger individual, more confident in my ability to lead.
8. An opportunity to thrive.
Being a leader on the Students’ Council puts you in the perfect position to see your ideas through to fruition. You will get plenty of opportunities to showcase and sharpen your managerial skills- organizing events, encouraging structural changes, being a voice for reason, creating opportunities for student growth and exploring new avenues are just to name a few.
9. An opportunity to do something different.
In a competitive and challenging MBBS system, constantly worrying about your academic performance may hold you back from being your best self. Being a part of the Students’ Council can help take your mind off this stress. Moreover, there is a vast wealth of experiences that lies outside the academic realm. Being a part of a collective set up can help you make new friends and help you detach yourself from the mundane day-to-days of life as an MBBS student.
Being a part of the Students' Council can be an enriching and learning experience overall.
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