The present study investigated university student beliefs and behaviours with respect to co-curricular activities among incoming (n=983), mid-degree (n=173), and graduating (n=1006) students. When asked about their most significant learning experiences during their time at university, graduating students were more likely to report on co-curricular activities than those related to coursework. However, participation in co-curricular activities was not related to graduating students’ feelings of preparedness to undertake a job search or apply for post-graduate education. Incoming students reported clear intentions to participate in some types of co-curricular activities (e.g., volunteering, intramural sports, clubs) but were more uncertain about others (e.g., events or activities related to global awareness, or diversity and inclusion). Parallel findings were observed with respect to actual co-curricular involvement among mid-degree and graduating students. This research is discussed in the context of university efforts to promote co-curricular activities to students in order to develop career ready transferrable skills, and the relevance of particular patterns of involvement to the current job market.

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加拿大本科生关于跨学位课外活动的报告

本研究调查了大学生 (n=983)、中学位 (n=173) 和即将毕业 (n=1006) 学生对课外活动的信念和行为。当被问及他们在大学期间最重要的学习经历时，与课程作业相关的活动相比，即将毕业的学生更有可能报告课外活动。然而，参加课外活动与即将毕业的学生是否准备好求职或申请研究生教育无关。新来的学生报告了参加某些类型的课外活动（例如，志愿服务、校内运动、俱乐部）的明确意图，但对其他活动（例如，与全球意识、多样性和包容性相关的事件或活动）更加不确定。在中等学位和毕业学生的实际课外活动参与方面也观察到了类似的发现。这项研究是在大学努力向学生推广课外活动以发展职业准备转移技能的背景下讨论的，以及特定参与模式与当前就业市场的相关性。