Guidance on using this template to document and reflect on your EPS experience
The purpose of this template page is to provide you with guidance on just some of the ways in which you can reflect on, document and present your experiences of the Employability Points scheme in an e-portfolio. Having read the guidance (see link below) you can edit the style and content of the page as you see fit using the illustrative example (situated in the Employability Point Scheme Group pages) as a guide to showcase yourself to potential employers.
The following guide will enable you to add rich content to your page including those that are highlighted as OPTIONAL below:
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My Employability Points
I have achieved 1320 employability points
University of Kent's Employability Points Scheme
The University of Kent’s Employability Points Scheme encourages students to engage with extra-curricular activities and rewards the most engaged students with internships, work experience placements, vouchers and much more.
For each extra-curricular activity completed, students can claim ‘points’ and towards the end of each academic year, these points can be redeemed for ‘rewards’ offered by the external business community. See: www.kent.ac.uk/employabilitypoints
My biggest achievement of the year.
Being a student while preparing for the real world is not easy. Time management is an essential skills, that can only be obtained with patience and though many mistakes.
I learned to prioritise my wellbeing and to take every little step as the biggest achievement.
ELSA Kent is ready for the Summer Law School.
Months of preparation are finally bringing results: it is almost time for the first ELSA Summer Law School in the UK. Working on this project has been a challenging experience. We had to go through quality check and plenty of regulation at the initial stage. It is the first time ELSA accepted an application from a local group to host a summer law school. We are expecting 30 participants from all over the globe who have been selected among 107 applicants. Not to mention the academic who will travel from the continent to host a lecture. The academic programme is really diverse, and so is the social and cultural programme.
EP Rewards night #eprewards2017
Attending the EP Rewards Ceremony has been not only a fantastic experience but a great opportunity to network.
Strategic partnership meeting for the EU Commission (50 points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:27
Participant in this cross-sectorial strategic partnership in Norway, that aimed to strengthen the NGO’s capacities in developing, administrating and implementing projects within the framework of the Erasmus+ program. Analysis of EU 2020, ET 2020, Renewed Framework, Erasmus+ Programme.
Discovering Turkish culture (50 Points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:26
Italian delegate in this youth exchange in Kastamonu, Turkey, in which participants from European countries were asked to discuss and apply tools to spread happiness among the world, with focus on Turkish culture and its disadvantaged communities. Volunteering within the local community, hosting free English classes.
Student Ambassador (30+30 Points!)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:45
Covering the role of Ambassador for Kent Law School and Kent School of Politics and IR, presenting the benefits of those career path to potential applicants while representing the University at Open days, Student fairs and local schools.
Using vocational skills including teamwork, communication skills, presentation skills and time management.
Achievements:
Promoting the university through social media and in person at Open days
More than 100 followers during the Snapchat takeover for Kent Law School
Promoting the Wellbeing services for students with disabilities/mental conditions
Advising potential applicant on the extracurricular activities offered by the University, including societies, volunteering experiences, mentoring schemes and employability points.
ELSA Kent goes to the House of Parliament! (20 Points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:54
Is there a better place than the House of Parliament to feel close to British politics?
October 2017 saw a group of 40 students visiting the hear of the country.
The visit was then followed in December by an event with the local MP, Mr Julian Brazier. This was an outstanding opportunity to discuss the consequences of Brexit on the market.
Institutional visit to the Supreme Court! (20 Points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:54
One of my aims as President of the European Law Student' Association at Kent is to bring students closer to the institutions. I believe there is no better way of learning that giving a sense of reality to what you study. The visit was a success, being so close to Lady Hale was unbelievable! All 20 participants enjoyed the visits, as we attended the final judgment of a case concerning the right to access public transports for people with disabilities.
Secretary, Fundraiser, Journalist, Photographer. (40 POINTS!)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:25
Promotion of inter-European projects and opportunities through the employment of social media, physical events, and campaigning at local schools and universities.
Development of initiatives designed for the betterment of youth in Italy. Examples include; the creation and circulation of a petition for free access to Internet and new public library policies.
Attended city council meetings and events to maintain a physical presence and partnership with the municipal government and its officials.
Support of local business. Sought to document and expose the extortion of local inhabitants and businesses of Portici by the organised criminals of the region.
Employability award!
Last updated 15 May 2017, 15:19
Highest Scoring Employability Student, 585 points obtained in February 2017.
Student Mentor and Representative (45+25 Points!)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:33
Student Mentor for Law and Politics students of the International Foundation Programme. Empowering Intercultural communication skills through cross-cultural mentoring of students, with focus on students from Mediterranean and Arab countries.
In addition, I represented students' interests for:
Business and Management, International Foundation Programme
German Beginners, Centre for English and World Languages
Mentoring skills strengthened by 2015's Training course “Academic Peer Mentoring (APM)”, and 2016 extra module "Talking cultures: Exploring Intercultural Competence”. Great feedbacks received.
LinkedIn!
Profile information
22 years old student of Politics and Law.
President of ELSA (European Law student Association) at Kent.
Pro-active and enthusiastic Politics and Law student, experienced in working and volunteering in 7 different countries. Since 2015, she leads the European Law Student Association at the University of Kent, extending the network of the association and securing the first ELSA Summer Law School in the UK. Currently covering the position of Vice President for Seminars and Conferences for the national board of ELSA United Kingdom, coordinating institutional visits, conferences and summer schools all over the country, while representing Kent Law School and School of Politics and International Relation as Student Ambassador. Previously, she attended an internship for an NGO based in Berlin, working with international youngsters and underage refugees. This experience deeply influenced her, as she chose Migration Law as the topic of the ELSA Summer Law School she organised with a team of selected committee members. Academic experienced in England, Italy and Poland. Erasmus+ enthusiastic, involved in 4 projects as a participant and 3 as a trainer. Volunteered as Event Management Leader for the Europeers UK project, hosting conferences to promote European projects in the UK during the Brexit referendum. Currently looking for new experiences.
- First name: B.
- Last name: Veneruso
- Display name: Benedetta Veneruso
- Email address: bv47@kent.ac.uk
- Country: United Kingdom
Social media accounts
A year as Madam President. (25 points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:54
As President of the European Law society, I implemented a training programme in which the objective was to not only further prepare law students for a future in European Law, but to facilitate discussion and independent initiative towards the legal aspects of the current agenda of the European Commission. Utilised leadership and advertising skills to organise, plan, and successfully host the first ELSA International Summer School in the UK, on the topic of Migration Law and Asylum Seeking.
Achievements:
- Institutional visits to the House of Parliament and the Supreme Court
- Meet your MP, an opportunity for students to discuss the consequences of Brexit with the local MP, Mr Julian Braziers
- Workshop on human trafficking with international lawyer Nicoletta Montefusco
- Opportunities to be a delegate to WIPO, UN and World Bank
- Opportunities to complete legal traineeship all over the world
- Students' welfare: fundraising through book sales
- Organising and hosting the first ELSA Summer Law School in the UK, financed in partnership with Kent Law School
ELSA Kent goes to the National Council Meeting!
Last updated 15 May 2017, 12:35
The national council meeting (NCM) is the main event at the national level. Each ELSA local section send at least three delegate to represent the group, vote on statutes' updates and run for the elections.
ELSA Kent sent a delegation of four members. As President, I couldn't be more enthusiastic of receiving so much attention and respect: we are the committee who is organising the first ELSA Summer Law School in the UK! In the last year, the society has definitely improved. We double the number of members and assured two institutional visits, along with interesting talks with international lawyers and MP.
I decided to take a risk, and I submit my application for the position of VP Seminars and Conferences, this time at the national level.
I have been elected with 15 votes on 18!
This means that next year I will have the great responsibility of coordinating institutional visits, study visits and exchange, seminars, workshops, summer conferences and school for more than 20 groups all over the country.
My internship abroad (50 POINTS!)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:42
Developed and implemented an international education and training programs designed to rapidly educate and organise new programme leaders and initiates through the Erasmus+ scheme.
Researched and evaluated appropriate avenues for relevant government sponsorship and funding to be used in conjunction with our goal of expanding and implementing pan-European youth partnership programs. Coordinated with our international partners through the “City Bound Network.” Facilitated the integration of Refugees in youth projects and European culture.
ELSA Kent Conference on Migration Law (20 points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:41
As a member of the Organising Committee I facilitated the planning and hosting of this international conference, which involved lecturers and members of local NGOs in the field of human migration.
I have been responsible for recruitment, social events and logistic.
Enter social rights (15 points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:39
In the beginning of September 2015, I attended a training course on how to use social rights in disadvantages communities in Velden am Wörthersee, Austria. The training course was part of the Erasmus+ project funded by the European Commission. At the end of the training week I also received the European Youth Pass.
We analysed the status of social rights in Europe and we volunteered at the local food bank. Furthermore, I participated in a simulation of the EU Parliament and in a mock trial.
Cooking classes for foreigners!
Last updated 15 May 2017, 15:03
This couple host cooking classes for tourists, immigrants and refugees 
I translated from English to Italian and vice versa, facilitating the class. Their enthusiasm is contagious, it has been an amazing experience!
Shadowing the General Elections!
Last updated 12 June 2017, 18:03
Thanks to EP Rewards I've been Shadowing the Chief Executive of Tunbridge Wells during the General Elections 2017, vising local polling stations, attending meetings on upcoming projects and the final counting on votes. I've developed new skills and a professional knowledge of local government.
EUROPEERS UK, opportunities all over Europe. (20+20 Points)
Last updated 16 June 2017, 18:47
Utilised leadership skills to develop and initiate a multi-pronged campaign designed to create awareness about the goals and http://www.europeers.uk/benefits of the Erasmus+ program. This included the utilisation of both traditional and social media, formal cross-campus events, and informal student gatherings.
Launched an advocacy partnership with students whose purpose was to lobby relevant social groups to maintain the United Kingdom’s position in the European Union.