Confidence and resilience are soft skills anyone can develop. University studies provide lots of opportunities to learn the importance of preparation for exams. The strategies and techniques you use to learn are very important for your future job life as well. Self-motivation and organization are also critical tools for a university student. Every course will require some independent and self-motivated study. As a student, you will have to learn how to balance the deadlines of your course with the rest of your current student life. You will learn how to manage your time and take a long-term view of your education investment. One of the most important soft skills is the ability to think critically. Remember this may be a requirement of many course. It’s also an important life skill. Critical thinking is not just about research or learning
Soft skills are vital. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking they will just develop automatically. Honing your soft skills can be as difficult as any university course. However, as an EWU student you will have no shortage of opportunity to practice