October 7, 2015, Peshawar: The Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) flagship radio program Sabawoon (Dawn), on Wednesday, focused on the advantages of extra curriculum activities during a student’s life. Recompenses of extracurricular activities include better confidence, especially in females, and enhanced leadership qualities and improved lack of confidence in girls were the key points of discussion.
The program was aired under the theme “Jwandey Jazbey” (Alive Spirits). Ms. Romeen Khan, a student from the University of Peshawar and Mr. Husnain Ahmad, a student of Abasyn University, Peshawar participated as guests. A story from Peshawer was made part of the programs central theme. It highlighted the importance of extracurricular activities, and the views of students about the government decision of establishing “Student Societies”. Mr. Basharat Hussain, Chairman social work department, University of Peshawar said ,“Student Societies will not only help in building their confidence, and management and leadership skills but it also provides an opportunity of interaction and networking with other students. This ultimately helps them in their future endeavors.”
Ms. Romeen Khan, University of Peshawar
“Like many girls, I was very shy that made it hard for me to communicate with other girls. As I started to take part in extracurricular activities, my confidence level and leadership skills improved. At present I am a student of Journalism and Mass Communication.”
Mr. Husnain Ahmad, Abasyn University, Peshawar
“Extracurricular activities help in exploring social, creative, political, and career interests with different people. It provides an opportunity to get involved with different groups that help in understanding students of various backgrounds. All of the student societies should be regulated by the government institutions because it can also spoil the students, if not run properly.”