“Badges, Titles & Extra Miles: Why What You Do Beyond Class Really Counts”
Let me tell you something I’ve learned over the years — it’s not just what you study, but how you end up after your college that shapes your story.
Imagine this: Two résumés. Same CGPA. Same degree. But one has a little extra sparkle — Certified in Google Digital Marketing, Student Council Vice President, Best Delegate at MUN 2024. Who do you think a recruiter is more curious about?
As a faculty, I’ve seen it time and again — students who step beyond the academics often go further than they imagined. Not because they had it all figured out, but because they were willing to try, explore, and grow.
Titles like Club President or Student of the Month or Student of the Year aren’t just bragging rights — they show that you took initiative, built trust, and made a difference. Certificates in Excel, Entrepreneurship, or Communication don’t just add lines to your résumé — they open doors to worlds you didn’t even know existed. They create the impression the student is seeking to build when exploring jobs. These titles are for life, and they portray the extra mile the student went during the college life.
At Asian School of Business, we give a plethora of opportunities to students to come out of their shell and comfort zone. These titles are a motivation to them and boosts their confidence like anything.
And beyond the career perks? These efforts shape your thinking. They teach you how to work with people, how to lead, how to fail, and how to bounce back. That’s the real deal. Leadership, teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal skills are not just written on paper but these are honed while studying.
So, say yes to that workshop. Volunteer for that event. Sign up for that course. You won’t just collect achievements — you’ll collect stories, memories, and lessons that stick with you far beyond your college years.
Trust me, when the day comes to turn your cap and toss it into the air, it won’t just be your grades you’ll be proud of — it’ll be everything you did beyond them.
Submitted by
Ms. Somya Gupta
Assistant Professor (Economics)
Asian School of Business