Career questions tagged extracurriculars
How do I make my club at school more active and how do I invite guest speakers to speak about their experiences?
I am apart of the leadership board of my club in school. The club mostly focuses on writing but I don't know how to get people interested in joining. Essentially, when I was given a leadership position, it was practically a dead club. I want to invite guest speakers to speak but I don't know how to start.
What extracurriculars/community college classes should I take to prepare for 2 different gap years and a Psychology PhD?
Hi there! I am a high school junior starting in August 2024. I intend to take a gap year to experience new cultures/widen my horizons then get my Psychology undergrad, take a gap year to self-reflect and gain research experience, and then return to get my Psychology PhD. The career path I have chosen is a post-secondary Psychology teacher (a psychology professor). What extracurriculars or college classes (community college classes during my next 2 years of high school as well as possibly online during my 1st gap year) would you recommend I participate in? (Some context: I have chosen to do my first gap year in Thailand or Indonesia and my second somewhere in Europe or Asia - the second one is undecided).
I am a high school sophomore and have no extracurriculars currently besides 20 community service, I plan on doing SYEP (career skill building work, and you have to research a research question, which I plan on making medical related) this summer and Girls Who Code for skill building on the side for my future resume. I also am secretary of a newspaper club but thats all. Am I on the path for success or is it far too late for me to have enough extracurriculars by the end of junior year Are you guys aware of any medical internships for 15 year olds in NYC? ?
I am in 10th grade, a sophmore, 15 y/o, female, and live in NYC.
How can I best prepare myself for working in the world of counseling?
Just graduated high school. Going to major in psychology next academic year in university. I am really interested in counseling and as I continue studying I will be able to figure out how to narrow down what kind of counseling I want my focus to be. I want to be doing things outside of school that will also be helping me to prepare for the counseling world. Any suggestions? Thank you!
How do I build my profile?
I'm a 10th grader studying in a village in a third world country. I am currently studying for my O levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and English. I want to know how I can build my profile through online options. What activities can I commit to during high school so colleges seriously consider me? I don't have any extracurricular options at my school and working at local stores or hospitals isn't an option so it has to be online. Volunteering options don't exist here either.
How to find a mentor?
I need a mentor that can guide me throughout High School and College. I find my counselor to be very unhelpful. I want a mentor that is able to help me out with my extracurricular activities since they seem a bit too complicated to do without one. also someone that is there for me whenever I need it. Someone I can talk to about my goals and give feedback. I am in 10th grade and I'm 16. (I'm interested in the stem field)
What classes would be best to take in order to become an optometrist? What schools should I look into after high school graduation?
I am a freshman in high school and my dream job is to be an optometrist after witnessing my uncle lose his vision in the span of 3 years. I want to start planning my academic route but would like recommendations for classes. Also what schools give good degrees in biology and are more likely to get you accepted into an optometry school?
How do I go about applying for scholarships and college?
I am a junior in high school, I love reading and music, I am very advanced in math, and I am involved in very many extracurricular and co-curricular activities along with dual credit classes.
Can I still get into a prestigious college without extracurriculars?
I don't do any sports or clubs, but I still want to get into a prestigious college, is that possible?
What are some activities, study skills, and internships college freshmen can start implementing to maximize their chances of getting into med school?
I'm really into oncology and research but love working in clinical atmospheres.
What extracurricular activities look good on my resume to be a biology major?
I want to be a Biology major at UNC Chapel Hill and I was wondering what would make my application look better.
What are the best ways to stand out in college applications without burning myself out from too many extracurricular activities?
I’m trying to get inti an Ivy and i want to be different from my peers. I’m leading a few clubs and I’m a member in many more, but i’m afraid its not enough. What can I do?
What extracurriculars?
What extracurriculars did you take to get to your college and to decide on major?
What are some solid extracurriculars for medical?
I am currently a sophomore in highschool and I am wondering what are some solid extracurriculars that revolve around medical? I am currently in the IB programme and trying to maintain high grades, but I don’t think my grades solely will be able to get me into a good university. Another question is would it be better to focus on my grades and try to get them to near perfect with simple extracurriculars? Or should I maintain the grades I have now and add unique extracurriculars?
what extracurriculars can i do if im interested in psychology and economics?
that are actually good
What extracurriculars should I do if I’m passionate about healthcare What classes should I take??
I’m a high school sophomore and I haven’t been doing much extracurriculars.
When is the best time to join clubs when is the best time to do activities to get a chance at a scholarship college?
Also what activities would be best when it comes to trying to do engineering?
How important are extracurriculars for admissions in CS in Pakistan, and for Master's abroad, and how do I find extracurriculars with limited opportunities and freedom ?
I feel really overwhelmed by how to find notable extracurricular activities, especially since I am a girl living in Pakistan and have limited freedom as well as limited money. I don't know where to even start to find internships, extracurriculars etc and my college does not offer anything. I want to know how to build a solid application for undergrad in Pakistan, if extracurriculars are important for universities such as NUST and NED, and how to find opportunities in order to apply for Master's abroad.
What are some good extracurriculars that can improve my chances of getting into a medical school as a high school student?
As the topic states, I have been trying to find a good bunch of extracurriculars that relate to the medical field. I currently do some volunteering as well as basketball on a local team (I heard group sports are always a bonus) and I was also planning on starting a NPO (Non-profit organization) revolving around mental health with some peers. As of now, nothing fits with the field I am aiming for. Are there any good extracurriculars that revolve around medical? I know extracurriculars aren't all that matters, but I still think it is a good idea to have organized extracurriculars that match the field you are planning to go into. Thank you!!
What are things you can do in high-school that stands out to colleges?
I’m a incoming student at Grosse Pointe South in Grosse Pointe Michigan. School is very important to me so the question that often comings to mind when I think about going to higher is, “ Am I making the right choices for classes and extra curricular activities?”. I definitely need help coming up with ideas from someone more educated on the topic! What are things you can do in high-school that stands out to colleges?
Is it possibleto geta scholarship without doing a sport that is available at my school?
I've always loved sports but none that are available at my school a big one for me is figure skating I am no where near a personal level but if I get better around my senior year I was wondering if there any programs or something that would pay for me to get through school
How do you find opportunities for what you’re passionate about?
How can I find and get involved with volunteer organizations and research programs near me or virtually? How do you find a career you are passionate about?
How should I go about getting leadership positions in school?
Most are popularity contests which introverts and less popular people have no chance of winning.
what types of ecs should i do if i wanna study business in college?
hi, im allaya, a high school freshman and im planning on getting an undergrad in economics and then an mba. what are the ecs or things i should do throughout high school to get into a good college?
What online extracurricular activities can I do? I'm from Romania and I want to go to college in the USA. I have 2 more years of high-school.
Hello! I am a 17 years old girl from Romania, starting the 11th grade in September. I love studying languages, astronomy and aerospace engineering. I am not sure what I want to do in college because I dream a lot and I also have lots of dreams! I speak English, Romanian and Hungarian at a fluent level, I also understand and can speak in Spanish, French and Italian. I want to do extracurricular activities online because in my town I didn't found anything. Thank you!!
Do you need to be a leader (president, vice-president, treasurer, etc.) in any high school clubs you’re a part of to get into colleges?
I'm a part of multiple clubs but for most of them I don't have a leadership position but still contribute to helping them and consider myself a member of all the clubs I participate in. Would that affect my chances of getting accepted into college?
How important of extracurriculars for colleges?
I don't have many, at most 4 or 5. Does have a big impact on my acceptance chances?
How do I find more hobbies to expand my scholarship applicability?
I'm only in 9th grade, so I know I have time, but I'm starting to think about college scholarships. I'm on a swim team but I'm not particularly fast compared to kids my age and even younger. I'm a straight A student but I know scholarships will require a little more than just academic success. How can I expand? Swim takes up a lot of time and I love it, so I'm not willing to sacrifice that, but I know I need to expand a little. I'm interested in musical theatre and singing, but struggling to find theatre opportunities for teens who are newer to the stage. How can I find something that'll work for me and make me a well rounded kid who's more applicable for scholarships?
What is is like to be a freshman in college?
What is is like to be a freshman in college?
Are you supposed to create a resume for College Applications?
Are you supposed to create a formal sheet of all your work/ volunteer experiences, extra-curricular, etc and submit alongside your college app.?