Build your skills
Your Cambridge journey is about more than just your academic focus. While your studies are incredibly important, developing your skills through extracurricular activities will enrich your university experience and open doors to exciting opportunities.
Your Cambridge journey is about more than just your academic focus. While your studies are incredibly important, developing your skills through extracurricular activities will enrich your university experience and open doors to exciting opportunities.
These Build Your Skills pages are your guide to making the most of your time at Cambridge. You'll discover how to reflect on your studies and experiences to recognise skills you already have and build new skills strategically. You’ll also find out all the ways you can connect to the Cambridge community, from sports to volunteering to music, helping you build lasting relationships and find your place at Cambridge.
Already thinking about next steps? Whatever path you’re considering – landing your dream job, pursing further studies, or exploring the world – developing your skills will give you the confidence and capabilities to succeed.
After looking through these pages, evaluate your skills and create your personalised development plan through the Skills Discovery Tool. Watch this video to find out how to use the tool.
