Importance of Going On Fellowships

The definition of what a fellowship is not definite which has had a lot of people explaining it from what goes on in various fellowship programmes. Fellowship programmes are often used by academic institutions as a way to help graduates who wish to further their studies do so with ease, however, private companies also leverage it by giving young graduates the opportunity to have an entry job experience while building on their skills and experiences.

Fellowships are short-term opportunities that usually last form some months to a few years and are usually funded by organisations . The aim of fellowships is usually to expand network and develop professionally, get some leadership experiences, pursue career goals and further educational achievements.

According to usnews.com,

"The term "fellowship" is occasionally used by undergraduate institutions to label a college scholarship and sometimes used by private sector employers to describe an entry-level job for recent college graduates, the word is more commonly used by graduate schools"

Having had the opportunity to go on a fellowship myself, it is an opportunity to discover your skills in relation to the career path you wish to carry or build. It opens doors for you to connect and build your professional cycle before going in for a permanent job. Fellowships can further usher you into the job that you desire after building your skills in any of the areas that interests you.

Here are some reasons why you should consider a fellowship programme

Learning opportunity: Fellowship programmes are designed in such a way that they put into consideration the learning needs and gaps of individual participants. During fellowship programmes, and even before the programmes. These programmes are modeled in such a way that they give participants the chance to experience real life work experience, working in a team and connecting with like-minded people.

Develop Professionally: One advantage about fellowships is that it provides avenue for participants to develop their professional through. This is done through training, doing assignments and submitting presentations. They further provide an avenue for participant to develop their problem-solving skills, maintaining professional composure in the working setting and actually contributing to interest areas.

Expand professional network: Fellowships are organised in such a way that they are usually national or international and as such they connect people from diverse interest areas network toward the mission of the organisation. Participants usually share their thoughts, exchange ideas and create a network of like-minded individuals.