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Name: Breda O'Brien
Student ID: 23889209
Skills
Cover
Summary
Skills
Engagement
Certificates
Activity Title: LIFT: Leadership Programme Participant
Date of Achievement: 6/3/2023
Description:
Understood and was responsive to another person’s emotions and experiences and the ability to proactively
take their perspective. Conscious that group belonging influences one’s attitude.
Activity Title: Student Ambassador – Event Leader
Date of Achievement: 1/3/2024
Description:
Developed key listening skills when dealing with queries from attendees and developed an open mind when
providing solutions to problems that arose during the event.
Activity Title: Uni4U Mentoring
Date of Achievement: 2/4/2024
Description:
Learned to understand and consider the student's perspectives and experiences. Understood the emotional
and social challenges that come with their age group, taking into consideration that the students come from
DEIS schools and some from difficult home environments.
Activity Title: Seas Suas Participant
Date of Achievement: 6/4/2024
Description:
Cultivated empathy and compassion towards others, recognising and validating their emotions and
experiences.
Activity Title: Storytelling with Children in the Community
Date of Achievement: 18/3/2025
Description:
Developed awareness and understanding of other people’s emotions, experiences, values and skills and how
to respond appropriately. Grew in ability to learn from others and be curious about how other people think.
Activity Title: Designing User Experiences
Date of Achievement: 26/5/2025
Description:
Developed empathy by conducting user research and applying design thinking to understand user needs,
behaviours, and pain points. Conducted interviews, surveys, and usability tests which helped design solutions
that genuinely addressed user challenges.
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe,
Bóthar na hOllscoile,
Gaillimh, H91 TK33,
Éire
University of Galway,
University Road,
Galway, H91 TK33,
Ireland
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