Meta-curricular

Experience Form
Guidelines to Understand and Fill in Meta-curricular
Experience Form

What is meta-curricular experience?

Your meta-curricular experience represents the activities and the learning opportunities you
participated in outside the classroom. Meta-curricular experience may include the following

1. Participation and learning from Co-curricular activities such as debate, dramas, sports, MUNs,
singing, dancing, painting, writing etc.

2. Participation and learning from Community Service or Voluntary work such as initiatives taken
to help people and communities around you, find ways to better the environment, raise
awareness for important issues and other activities which may support your community and
society.

3. Participation and learning from Work experience such as internships, part-time jobs, private
tutoring, running your own organization/project or any other free-lance work.

Community
Service/Voluntary
work
Initatives taken for
helping people &
communities around
Co-curricular Activties you, raising awarenss, Work Experience
Darma, Debates, finding ways to better Internships, part-time
Sports, MUNs, Singing, the environment etc. jobs, private tutoring,
Dancing, Writing, free lance work, running
Painting, Sketching, your own organization
Quizzes etc. etc.

Meta-curricular
Experience

Why is meta-curricular experience form important?

Habib University values your personal pursuits, passions and co-curricular involvement. The meta-
curricular experiences form helps us in getting to know you beyond your academics and assess your
leadership skills, commitment towards your society in terms of community services and your unique
talents. It would also help your application to stand out from the rest.
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How to fill out the meta-curricular experience form?

The form has two sections i.e. Section A and Section B

Section A:
In the section A, you need to provide information elaborating upon your participation in meta-curricular
activities while keeping the following guidelines in mind
 You may have participated in lots of activities but you need to select the best five activities to share
with us in this form. You may choose to share less than five also.
 You can select activities from any area i.e. your co-curricular experience, community
service/voluntary work and work experience depending upon your experience.
 You need to select activities from your O level/A level or grade 9-12 education period
 You can select activities for which you may not have any certificate of participation.
 Provide all the required details of selected activities as highlighted in the attached form

Section B
In Section B, you can provide details about any unique skill/talent you possess, how you acquired them
and how you have used them so far. For example, the ability to play a musical instrument, speak
multiple languages, write poetry, or your passion for photography or any other craft or skill you possess.

How to make your meta-curricular experience form

stronger using a work portfolio?
A work portfolio is a personalized collection of your professional and personal work. For example, if you
have a passion for photography or have participated in any event on a professional basis, you can
showcase your photographs in the portfolio or if you have developed a project and want to display your
work, a portfolio can carry a description of your work along with pictorial evidences. Submitting a
portfolio can strengthen your meta-curricular experiences form.

When should you submit your meta-curricular experiences

form?
Make sure to submit your meta-curricular experiences form before or by the day when your interview is
scheduled.
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Meta-curricular Experience Form

Applicant Name: Shaheer Ahmad Applicant ID: 00064762

Section A: Meta-curricular Experience

Provide details of your participation, in a maximum 5 meta-curricular activities, as explained on pages 1 and 2.

Activity # 1
Description Python Programming And Coding Practice
What was the activity/experience? In order to strengthen my coding abilities and build a solid basis in computer
What was the duration and when and science, artificial intelligence, and automation, I self-studied Python programming.
where did it take place? Time and Place: [13/12/2024]–Present, Self-Study (YouTube.com)
Your role in the activity Learner in the Activity used coding activities, practical projects, and online classes
Explain your role in the activity, i.e. to practice Python programming.
participant, leader or other (If other
please explain)
What did you learn from this It strengthened my capability to think logically, solve problems, and code in an
activity? organized manner. Writing simple Python programs and comprehending ideas like
Describe what knowledge, skills, insights loops, functions, and object-oriented programming are among my experiences.
you gained by participating in this
activity.
Did you receive any Finished several Python exercises and small projects,working towards
acknowledgement or award? If yes, programming certifications.
please mention it.

Activity # 2
Description Community Service – Volunteering for Local Educational Support
Using my free time I devoted myself to tutoring students who came from disadvantaged
What was the activity/experience? homes in Mathematical and Scientific subjects to assist their educational progress .
What was the duration and when and Duration & Location:[24/11/2024] – [27/11/2024], Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
where did it take place?
Your role in the activity Assessing students for their coursework served as my role alongside mentoring
Explain your role in the activity, i.e. students to explain complex topics and delivering academic assistance.
participant, leader or other (If other
please explain)
What did you learn from this Through this experience I gained stronger communication abilities and improved
activity? my teaching expertise along with leadership competencies and earned the chance
Describe what knowledge, skills, insights to provide service to my community.
you got by participating in the activity.
Did you receive any Students together with their parents expressed appreciation through recognition
acknowledgement or award? If yes, due to my effective teaching methods.
please mention about it.
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Activity # 3
Cricket Participation & Leadership
I actively participated in local cricket tournaments, representing my school and
Description community teams in various matches.
What was the activity/experience? 13/09/2019 – Present, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
What was the duration and when and
where did it take place?

Your role in the activity Player & Team Member – Played as a batsman and fielder, contributing to
Explain your role in the activity, i.e. my team’s performance in competitive matches
participant, leader or other (If other
please explain)
What did you learn from this Cricket taught me teamwork, discipline, patience, and strategic thinking.
activity? It also helped me develop leadership skills and resilience.
Describe what knowledge, skills, insights
you got by participating in the activity.
Did you receive any Received team recognition for consistent performance and dedication in
acknowledgement or award? If yes, matches.
please mention about it.

Activity # 4
Graphic Design & Digital Creativity
Description I explored graphic design as a creative skill, working on digital posters, logos, and
What was the activity/experience? social media content using tools like Canva and Photoshop.
What was the duration and when and 22/10/2023 – Present, Self-Learning (youtube.com)
where did it take place?

Your role in the activity Freelancer & Learner – Created designs for personal projects and assisted
Explain your role in the activity, i.e. friends in making digital posters and social media banners.
participant, leader or other (If other
please explain)
What did you learn from this This experience enhanced my creativity, visual design sense, and digital
activity? marketing knowledge, helping me apply design principles effectively
Describe what knowledge, skills, insights
you got by participating in the activity.
Did you receive any Designed graphics used in social media campaigns and personal projects.
acknowledgement or award? If yes,
please mention about it.

Activity # 5
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Entrepreneurial Journey – Hoodie Facebook Page

I launched a Facebook page dedicated to selling customized hoodies as part

of my entrepreneurial journey. This initiative involved designing,
marketing, and selling hoodies online, managing orders, and interacting
Description with customers.
What was the activity/experience?
What was the duration and when and
where did it take place? 22/12/2024 – Present, Online (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=61571520473761)

Your role in the activity Founder & Manager – I handled product selection, social media marketing,
Explain your role in the activity, i.e. customer service, and order management.
participant, leader or other (If other
please explain)
What did you learn from this I gained valuable insights into digital marketing, customer engagement,
activity? financial management, and business operations. It also strengthened my
Describe what knowledge, skills, insights problem-solving skills and adaptability in a competitive online market.
you got by participating in the activity.

Did you receive any Received positive customer feedback and successfully generated sales,
acknowledgement or award? If yes, contributing to my experience in business and entrepreneurship.
please mention about it.

Section B: Unique Talents and Skills

Provide details about any unique skill/talent you possess, how you acquired them and how have you used them so far. For
example, the ability to play a musical instrument, speak multiple languages or write poetry, or your passion for photography
or any other craft or skill. You can list any unique skill/talent you possess

Have you used this talent/skill at any

Talent/Skill Description How did you acquire it?
platform?
I developed my programming skills Yes, I have applied my coding
Python Programming & through online courses, coding skills in small projects and
Coding Enthusiasm exercises, and self-study. My passion problem-solving exercises. I plan
for technology and automation to further enhance my expertise by
motivated me to learn Python, which exploring AI, data science, and
is widely used in AI and software automation applications.
development.
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Portfolio of Your Work (Optional)

There are two ways to submit your work portfolio. You can either provide a link to your online portfolio hosted on the
internet. If you do not have an online portfolio, you may create one for free at Carbonmade (www.carbonmade.com)
Behance (www.behance.net) or PortfolioBox (www.portfoliobox.net) and provide the link in the boxes below. The other way
is to provide hard copies of your work along with this form.

Your portfolio can include up to 15 samples, each with a brief description that provides context for the sample, e.g. how and
when it was produced, what were your thoughts when you were producing your work and what was achieved.

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