Ayesha Sharif, Lecturer in English, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah The word personality comprises of the true picture of one's inner thoughts, cultural heritage and attitude. The development of one's personality is of paramount importance as it primarily enables efficient dealing with situations. Sahar Sultan English Teacher Senior Section Manarat Int'l School (GS), Jeddah Personality development quintessentially means enhancing and grooming one's outer and inner self to bring about a positive change to your life. Each individual has a distinct persona that can be developed, polished and refined. This process includes boosting one's confidence, improving communication and language speaking abilities, widening one's scope of knowledge, developing certain hobbies or skills, learning fine etiquettes and manners, adding style and grace to the way one looks, talks and walks and overall imbibing oneself with positivity, liveliness and peace. Khawla Aicha MEkid Grade 11 Orbit Int'l School, Al- Khobar Personality is the key to a successful life. It is the primary element which will help break the barriers that a person may confront. Extracurricular activities enhance a person's confidence, prepare students for the complex world by showering them with many qualities and skills. They inject the mind with high self esteem and attack the pathogens of under-confidence, limited communication skills and poor health. Extra-curricular activities boost a student's academic performance as well as develop skills and qualities that the monotonous task of sitting in the classroom may fail to achieve. Zainab Ahmed Grade-10 Manarat Int'l school, Jeddah Extracurricular activities play a major role in a student's personality development. They strengthen academic skills and help create better character traits by allowing children to grow outside the classroom. They have been attributed with having positive effects on student's life in many different aspects. Many Teens are their own worst critics and have a fragile sense of identity and worth; extracurricular activities help boost their self esteem and helps them gain confidence. Students who participate in extracurricular activities have access to resources and caring adult role models as well. Mohammad Sufiyan Grade-11 Int'l Indian School, Jeddah The personality of students can be developed by encouraging students to participate in various activities such as elocutions and debates, in public discussions and public speaking. Extra-curricular activities help a student boost their confidence level, and help them standardize their thinking and decision-making skills. This can help them in future too when they step into a practical life of toil and hardship. Rubab Fatima Rizvi Grade 12 Orbit Int'l School, Jeddah Academic qualifications are undoubtedly highly essential for competing in today's increasing competitive world but having a sound personality is a tool for gaining success. Students should be encouraged to take part in all extra curricular activities which will not only enhance their personality but will also enable them to explore and exploit their talents. Having a dynamic personality is a blessing but it is not inborn in all. It is we ourselves who need to polish our personality as that is the key factor which gives others an edge over others. Compiled by Munarunnisa Nazneen __
