🔹 How can I track the skills I gain during university? 🔹 How do I know what I’m learning outside of class? 🔹 Is there a way to record my volunteer or leadership experience? 🔹 Can CEL help me build a portfolio or resume? 🔹 What is Experience Acadia?

You’re learning more than just course content at university — and CEL can help you keep track of it all.

Here’s how you can document and reflect on your growth:

• 🧠 Reflection guides – Think about what you’ve learned through volunteering, jobs, and leadership roles

• 📄 Resume-building sessions – Turn your experiences into strong, skill-focused resume content

• 🗂️ Portfolio templates – Organize your accomplishments in a way that’s easy to share

• 🌐 Experience Acadia (coming soon) – A digital platform where you can track your skills, experiences, and competencies over time

These tools help you:

• 🎯 Identify your strengths

• 💬 Talk confidently about your experiences in interviews and applications

• 📈 See how you’re growing — even outside the classroom

CEL advisors can walk you through the process and help you build a personalized record of your university journey.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Reflection guide: A tool that helps you think about what you’ve learned and how you’ve grown

• Portfolio: A collection of documents and examples that showcase your skills and accomplishments

• Experience Acadia: A new platform designed to help students track and reflect on experiential learning

📎 Suggested Links:

• Develop Resume & Career Skills – CEL 

• Book a Career Advising Appointment – CEL 

• CEL Services Overview 

📝 Special Notes:

• You can start tracking skills in first year — CEL will help you build confidence from day one

• Experience Acadia will make it easier to organize and showcase your growth for employers and grad schools

• International students are welcome to use all CEL tools and services