Extra Skills

WHEN YOU HAVE EXTRA SKILLS

What should gifted person do once they achieve great academic results? When their marks have been super high it usually means that learning skills were well mastered, motivation and responsibility were high, and there was probably plenty of enjoyment and satisfaction in the effort. Once that level of operation has been reached, gifted people could have been led into other areas to further enrich and enhance their lives:

Become Consistent
Work to have all marks at roughly the same high level. A spread of 5-10 marks, or more can suggest: effort is not consistent, like and dislike of courses, not as disciplined in some subjects as others.

Do Volunteer Work
There is usually more free time. Don’t give up important relaxation time, however. While volunteering: search for new areas of interest, talk to and get to know experts, keep a personal journal of experiences. Volunteering can be a great way to pin down summer jobs.

Develop New Interests
Start collections, read new magazines, get involved in local groups or school clubs, take a night school course, listen to new kinds of music, learn to play a musical instrument, get into crafts, learn to meditate, become an environmentalist.

Tutoring
There are many people who would appreciate assistance with subjects that are difficult. Teach the "weakest" subject to increase abilities.

Research Careers
Who says you can’t be a lawyer before you get your degree? Become an expert and specialist.

The Arts
See (live or on TV) plays, concerts, rehearsals, exhibitions, displays, showings, photo and art galleries, TV show tapings.

Fill gaps with activities that nurture creativity, emotional wellness and sensory awareness.
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