Yolanda Ndlovu

Our Lady's Bower Secondary School

- I was part of the debating society, through this I was able to boost my confidence and improve my communication and listening skills.- I joined the St. Vincent De Paul society,we would hold events such as a bake sale etc to help raise funds for the charity.- I took part in the Gaisce Presidential Award programme. This is a National Award given by the President to young people in Ireland between the ages of 15-25.- The purpose of the award is to reward young people who have set and… Show more - I was part of the debating society, through this I was able to boost my confidence and improve my communication and listening skills.- I joined the St. Vincent De Paul society,we would hold events such as a bake sale etc to help raise funds for the charity.- I took part in the Gaisce Presidential Award programme. This is a National Award given by the President to young people in Ireland between the ages of 15-25.- The purpose of the award is to reward young people who have set and achieved a demanding challenge for themselves.- I took part in the "Bronze Award", I had to participate for a minimum of an hour a week for 13 weeks in each of the following 3 areas:- Community involvement- Personal skill- Physical recreationThen participate for an additional 13 weeks in one of the 3 areas above- The last challenge is to undertake a 2 day, 1 night adventure journey in a group.- I was an exam attendant for the Leaving Cert examinations. Show less

Athlone Institute of Technology

Activities and Societies: Vice-Treasurer of the Afro-Caribbean society

National University of Ireland, Galway

Activities and Societies: St. Vincent De Paul, Amnesty International, SUAS Educational Development, Finance society, Afro-Caribbean, Entrepreneurship Throughout my time in university I have gotten involved in a variety of clubs and societies which has enabled me to enhance my inter-personal skills which will be needed throughout life. I have gotten opportunities to be a class rep and student ambassador. These roles have helped improve my communication, listening and problem-solving skills. This has further increased my ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds and age groups. As a class-rep I represented my classmates’… Show more Throughout my time in university I have gotten involved in a variety of clubs and societies which has enabled me to enhance my inter-personal skills which will be needed throughout life. I have gotten opportunities to be a class rep and student ambassador. These roles have helped improve my communication, listening and problem-solving skills. This has further increased my ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds and age groups. As a class-rep I represented my classmates’ views and opinions on matters relating to learning and teaching. I acted as a communication channel between staff and students. Being involved in numerous group projects throughout my degree programme has helped improve my teamwork skills and I have discovered I have a knack for seeing both sides of an argument. Show less

Event Logistics Coordinator

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Literacy Mentor

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